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J13 DEF

2015 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A859,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 DEF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,960 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 65,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,058 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 59,050 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,716 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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J13 DEF is a 2015 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 J13 DEF, 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 11 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J13 DEF registered?

J13 DEF is a 2015 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2015.

Is J13 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 DEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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