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BF11 URM

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,152 mi
Last recorded123,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 URM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 105,592 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

aux berlt worn

Pass 30 May 2024 97,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 92,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 81,848 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 81,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,303 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer edge bald no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer edge bald no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,750 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,699 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 35,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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BF11 URM 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 BF11 URM, 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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BF11 URM is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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