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APY 1Y

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,225 mi
Last recorded87,225 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 1Y
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,690 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SHOCKER MOUNTING BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CURB DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SHOCKER MOUNTING BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,194 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 60,194 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,003 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 59,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 47,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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APY 1Y 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 81.3%.

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 APY 1Y, 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 APY 1Y registered?

APY 1Y is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is APY 1Y safe to buy?

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