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A8 HPU

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HPU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 78,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,496 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,761 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2021 60,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 53,679 miles

tyre worn almost to cord inner edge o/s/f

Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tyre worn almost to cord inner edge o/s/f

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,258 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 31,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 25,180 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Emissions to low to register

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 22,657 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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A8 HPU is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A8 HPU, 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 A8 HPU registered?

A8 HPU is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is A8 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 HPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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