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AL56 ALS

2014 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,563 mi
Last recorded73,563 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 73,563 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,703 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,767 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 22,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,677 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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AL56 ALS is a 2014 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 67,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL56 ALS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 12 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL56 ALS registered?

AL56 ALS is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is AL56 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL56 ALS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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