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SO08 TEO

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,450 mi
Last recorded191,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 TEO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 191,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 191,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 174,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 174,535 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 168,198 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 168,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 157,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,527 miles

Emissions Reading Not Detected

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2020 142,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 12 Jan 2019 135,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,768 miles

Nail/screw in O/S/R tyre.

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,768 miles

Nail/screw in O/S/R tyre.

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,356 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,748 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SO08 TEO is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SO08 TEO, 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 SO08 TEO registered?

SO08 TEO is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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