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GX16 GVA

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,664 mi
Last recorded121,664 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 GVA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 121,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 96,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,717 miles

Both nearside tyres have outer side wall damage

Brake pad wear warning light is on pads seem ok advise a brake inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,466 miles

o/s/r/tyre 2.5mm / n/s/r tyre 3mm x n/s/f tyre 3mm / engine x number of under covers fitted / plates

Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,753 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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GX16 GVA is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GX16 GVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX16 GVA registered?

GX16 GVA is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GX16 GVA safe to buy?

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