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JEF 834

2016 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,770 mi
Last recorded93,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 834
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 51,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative inopp (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,255 miles

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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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JEF 834 is a 2016 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JEF 834, 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 JEF 834 registered?

JEF 834 is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is JEF 834 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 834 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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