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MK11 SDO

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,759 mi
Last recorded156,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 SDO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 156,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged)(265/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,278 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 145,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 133,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on that arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 111,530 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 111,493 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,838 miles

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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MK11 SDO is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK11 SDO, 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 MK11 SDO registered?

MK11 SDO is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MK11 SDO safe to buy?

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