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5 LJ

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

70,829 mi
Last recorded70,829 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 LJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 157,959 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 157,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 145,930 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 36,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 34,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 111,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 104,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 103,893 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,430 miles

Full underside protection and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,463 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,054 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,077 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,321 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,982 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 9,982 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 54,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut on osf tyre n worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,233 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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5 LJ is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 5 LJ, 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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5 LJ is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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