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JLZ 6911

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 6911
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,116 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 117,531 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded and slightly weeping

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2022 117,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded and slightly weeping

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,485 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,649 miles

Slight Noise From Fanbelt Bearing

Slight Perishing To All Front Suspenion Top Arm Rear Bushes

Small Stone Chip In Windscreen

Wipers Poor

Pass 23 May 2011 69,323 miles

both rear tyres and o/s front tyres on 1;6 mm

Fail 23 May 2011 69,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres and o/s front tyres on 1;6 mm

Pass 19 May 2010 56,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 56,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 51,725 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 May 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006

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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JLZ 6911 is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 103,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLZ 6911, 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 25 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLZ 6911 registered?

JLZ 6911 is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is JLZ 6911 safe to buy?

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