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DR05 TRY

2018 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,519 mi
Last recorded75,519 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR05 TRY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 75,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,147 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,515 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,715 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 81,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,210 miles

front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated , both sides

Pass 20 Apr 2021 67,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 58,786 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 45,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,022 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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DR05 TRY is a 2018 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DR05 TRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DR05 TRY registered?

DR05 TRY is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is DR05 TRY safe to buy?

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