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OR08 ALX

2016 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,676 mi
Last recorded45,676 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR08 ALX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking to tresd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 37,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 37,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,485 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 34,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Approx' 1.20 mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.50 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 25,914 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 20,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,431 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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OR08 ALX is a 2016 Audi A8 in Silver 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 OR08 ALX, 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 OR08 ALX registered?

OR08 ALX is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 17 October 2016.

Is OR08 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OR08 ALX 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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