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S8 SXM

2014 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,176 mi
Last recorded73,176 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SXM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 59,467 miles

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected both front brake pad sensor wires. brake pad warning light on dash (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected o/s/r brake pad sensor wire. Brake pad warning light on dash (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,360 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 48,360 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 39,515 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 39,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S8 SXM is a 2014 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S8 SXM, 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 S8 SXM registered?

S8 SXM is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 12 December 2014.

Is S8 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 SXM 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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