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AN57 COW

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,977 mi
Last recorded50,977 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN57 COW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 46,111 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,403 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 45,395 miles

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

Nearside 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 16 Nov 2018 40,115 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 40,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,048 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,651 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front 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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AN57 COW is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AN57 COW, 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 AN57 COW registered?

AN57 COW is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is AN57 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN57 COW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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