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LC11 DEU

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,875 mi
Last recorded77,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 DEU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,875 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,435 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 59,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,257 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,569 miles

emissions too clean no reading

Pass 8 May 2019 34,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 1 Jul 2017 27,602 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides aim cannot seen clearly (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arms inner bush broken,can be clearly seen in full lock to nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms inner bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres are deteriorated, Worn on shoulder and cracks in the tread

Oil leak in between two banks oil swamp ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,529 miles

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Nearside head lamp beam pattern barely visible

Nearside rear tyre is cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking and has cut on sidewall

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jun 2016 22,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.D.1a)

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Nearside head lamp beam pattern barely visible

Nearside rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking and has cut on sidewall

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split ends

Fail 25 Jun 2015 18,174 miles

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

Brake pads indicatorON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split ends

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,686 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LC11 DEU is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 84,230 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 LC11 DEU, 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 15 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC11 DEU registered?

LC11 DEU is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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