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RE11 BUA

2011 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,727 mi
Last recorded129,727 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 129,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 129,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 96,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,476 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,586 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,435 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,435 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre stalk does not work (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,714 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,389 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,476 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RE11 BUA is a 2011 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE11 BUA, 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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RE11 BUA is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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