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W12 WHP

2011 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,765 mi
Last recorded92,765 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 WHP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 92,765 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,052 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,051 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 85,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 84,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,960 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe hydro bushes starting to leak fluid but not affecting subframe operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,109 miles

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

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

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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W12 WHP is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W12 WHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 WHP registered?

W12 WHP is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is W12 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 WHP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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