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RV11 DTX

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,078 mi
Last recorded161,078 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 161,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 152,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 143,959 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 143,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 132,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,405 miles

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,765 miles

both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner section of tread(N/S tyre has kick on inner sidewall/ nail in tread)

chip in windscreen

service light shown on dash

Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,764 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not heard (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing and wearing on inner section of tread(N/S tyre has kick on inner sidewall/ nail in tread)

chip in windscreen

service light shown on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,375 miles

N/S/R tyre has small nail in tread

brake pad warning light shown on dash

front brake discs wearing thin/brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn thin N/S ON LEGAL LIMIT WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENTS

Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,375 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

N/S/R tyre has small nail in tread

brake pad warning light shown on dash

front brake discs wearing thin/brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn thin N/S ON LEGAL LIMIT WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENTS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,518 miles

wipers are poor

Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,970 miles

BPTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES N/S/F TYRE IS AT 1.6MM O/S/F TYRE IS AT 2.5MM RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,970 miles

BPTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES N/S/F TYRE IS AT 1.6MM O/S/F TYRE IS AT 2.5MM RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,565 miles

minor lipping of front and brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,533 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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RV11 DTX is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV11 DTX, 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 RV11 DTX registered?

RV11 DTX is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is RV11 DTX safe to buy?

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