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BR16 ELG

2018 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,093 mi
Last recorded44,093 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR16 ELG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 33,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 33,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 26,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 26,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 15,398 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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BR16 ELG is a 2018 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 BR16 ELG, 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 8 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BR16 ELG registered?

BR16 ELG is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is BR16 ELG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR16 ELG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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