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BW11 RCV

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,328 mi
Last recorded147,328 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 RCV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 147,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 113,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,101 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,936 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 53,905 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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BW11 RCV is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BW11 RCV, 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 BW11 RCV registered?

BW11 RCV is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is BW11 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 RCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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