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GU66 GRX

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 GRX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 68,784 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 68,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,973 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,454 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 37,454 miles

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

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,090 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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GU66 GRX is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 54,224 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 GU66 GRX, 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 10 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU66 GRX registered?

GU66 GRX is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is GU66 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 GRX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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