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Y29 MAV

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,963 mi
Last recorded75,963 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 MAV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,963 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 75,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 60,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,197 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 24,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 18,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,955 miles

Offside Front wearing on edges

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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Y29 MAV is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 Y29 MAV, 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 13 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y29 MAV registered?

Y29 MAV is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is Y29 MAV safe to buy?

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