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BV13 XLP

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,319 mi
Last recorded189,319 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XLP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 189,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 173,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 159,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,804 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear ns lamp cracked but not showing white light

small chips in screen meet mot pass criteria

Fail 6 Aug 2020 136,482 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear registration lamp dull

rear ns lamp cracked but not showing white light

small chips in screen meet mot pass criteria

Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,214 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,264 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm and has nail near sidewall

nearside rear tyre 3mm and has nail near sidewall

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,160 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,846 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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BV13 XLP is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV13 XLP, 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 13 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 BV13 XLP registered?

BV13 XLP is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BV13 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 XLP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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