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S400 BRL

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 BRL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,803 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,209 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 86,227 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,954 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 81,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 81,010 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure prop mount (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,316 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 66,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,991 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,991 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall slight split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear anti roll bar ace unit slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,400 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,910 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

sill step insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2018 46,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35/22 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,398 miles

outrigger supports for side steps heavily corroded and in poor condition

protective covers fitted on underside so not all items fully testable

various oil leaks in front of rear axle and at transmission

Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,386 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outrigger supports for side steps heavily corroded and in poor condition

protective covers fitted on underside so not all items fully testable

various oil leaks in front of rear axle and at transmission

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,875 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 22,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,325 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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S400 BRL is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S400 BRL, 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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S400 BRL is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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