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B3 ESV

2014 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ESV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,733 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 87,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,796 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 72,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,237 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B3 ESV is a 2014 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B3 ESV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 ESV registered?

B3 ESV is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is B3 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ESV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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