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BU55 ELZ

2014 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,179 mi
Last recorded136,179 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 ELZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 136,179 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 136,178 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 117,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 91,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 63,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges (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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BU55 ELZ is a 2014 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU55 ELZ, 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 BU55 ELZ registered?

BU55 ELZ is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is BU55 ELZ safe to buy?

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