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R55 MRJ

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 MRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,289 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,018 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 91,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,870 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 77,870 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 61,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 55,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,476 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,998 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,156 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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R55 MRJ is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R55 MRJ, 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 R55 MRJ registered?

R55 MRJ is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is R55 MRJ safe to buy?

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