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MJ11 RAU

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,685 mi
Last recorded130,685 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 RAU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 130,685 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 130,564 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 125,102 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 125,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,997 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Fail 29 Jul 2022 112,997 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 96,771 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

centre exhaust clamp corroded and insecure.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,382 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,423 miles

Nearside Front 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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MJ11 RAU is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ11 RAU, 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 MJ11 RAU registered?

MJ11 RAU is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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