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R18 PYR

2011 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 PYR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 132,866 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,087 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 128,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Dec 2023 124,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,970 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,103 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,230 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 20 Jan 2018 84,230 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,973 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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R18 PYR is a 2011 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 R18 PYR, 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 R18 PYR registered?

R18 PYR is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is R18 PYR safe to buy?

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