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DF18 CVM

2018 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,708 mi
Last recorded37,708 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 CVM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 35,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 32,577 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2023 32,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2022 28,567 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,220 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 22,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

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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DF18 CVM is a 2018 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF18 CVM, 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 DF18 CVM registered?

DF18 CVM is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is DF18 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 CVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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