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FT11 YMS

2011 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 YMS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 129,324 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 129,324 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 255/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2023 103,225 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 May 2023 103,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2022 86,829 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 86,829 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 42,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,294 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions to clean to test

Fail 21 Jul 2014 18,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions to clean to test

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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FT11 YMS is a 2011 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT11 YMS, 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 FT11 YMS registered?

FT11 YMS is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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