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M15 APW

2011 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 APW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 144,075 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 144,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 131,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,703 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear differential is leaking oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M15 APW is a 2011 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M15 APW, 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 M15 APW registered?

M15 APW is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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