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DP04 KAR

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,697 mi
Last recorded156,697 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 KAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 156,697 miles

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

Brake pad low warning illuminated on dash

Coolant low

Nearside Front Jacking point damaged, missing &/or defective

Offside Rear Lower Bumper slightly insecure

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4. NSF Slightly worse. (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 156,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad low warning illuminated on dash

Coolant low

Nearside Front Jacking point damaged, missing &/or defective

Offside Rear Lower Bumper slightly insecure

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4. NSF Slightly worse. (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 133,919 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Double Punctured 2 nails

Pass 13 May 2023 97,897 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 97,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 88,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 72,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 59,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DP04 KAR is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DP04 KAR, 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.

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What year was DP04 KAR registered?

DP04 KAR is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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