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RY09 SHA

2011 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,836 mi
Last recorded133,836 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY09 SHA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 133,836 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 113,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,026 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,026 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,146 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,230 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,662 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 10 Dec 2014 24,208 miles

rear tyres just under 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 13,099 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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RY09 SHA is a 2011 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY09 SHA, 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 RY09 SHA registered?

RY09 SHA is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2011.

Is RY09 SHA safe to buy?

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