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FY11 LKU

2011 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

291,505 mi
Last recorded291,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 291,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 275,072 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 274,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 263,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 254,148 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 249,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 247,854 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on (inner) edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 246,012 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 229,513 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 213,303 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear 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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 201,130 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 187,425 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 170,895 miles

Emissions to clean for machine

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 157,724 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 157,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 139,262 miles

nearside front and rear wheel rims have had repairs carried out

rear pads getting low (between 3-5k)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,188 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

welding repair to nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,935 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,200 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,964 miles

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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FY11 LKU is a 2011 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY11 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 LKU registered?

FY11 LKU is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is FY11 LKU safe to buy?

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