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J999 PLB

2014 Audi A8

Brown Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 PLB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 77,150 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 77,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 73,229 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,639 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,705 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 63,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component leaking bush leaking oil (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J999 PLB is a 2014 Audi A8 in Brown with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 67,641 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 J999 PLB, 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 12 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J999 PLB registered?

J999 PLB is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is J999 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 PLB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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