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M333 OST

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,302 mi
Last recorded124,302 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 OST
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 124,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2x centre clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed shields fitted but chaffing evident (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed shields fitted but chaffing evident (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pad wear warning on dash - pad life looks ok

Fail 3 Mar 2025 124,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2x centre clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed shields fitted but chaffing evident (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed shields fitted but chaffing evident (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pad wear warning on dash - pad life looks ok

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 117,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 111,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,319 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,374 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,083 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders & cracking/perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,704 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear diff driveshaft seal leaking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,297 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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M333 OST is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M333 OST, 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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M333 OST is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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