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S55 ROR

2011 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

260,057 mi
Last recorded260,057 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ROR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 260,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 251,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 251,116 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 238,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 222,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 206,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 198,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 169,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,559 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 139,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 86,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S55 ROR is a 2011 Audi A8 in Beige with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S55 ROR, 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 S55 ROR registered?

S55 ROR is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is S55 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 ROR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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