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DA54 DRS

2015 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A859,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 DRS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,004 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 75,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 75,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 156,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 155,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 155,415 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,502 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))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Apr 2024 66,502 miles

Position lamp not working ALL LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,580 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 60,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,866 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 154,803 miles

engine undertray indecure

Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,503 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm - rear inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 50,731 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 50,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,404 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 26 Feb 2019 43,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,016 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,277 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/50 x 18 100 w ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,217 miles

Rear tyres worn excessively inner shoulder.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 9,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA54 DRS is a 2015 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2015 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 DA54 DRS, 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 11 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 DA54 DRS registered?

DA54 DRS is a 2015 Audi A8, first registered on 29 January 2015.

Is DA54 DRS safe to buy?

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