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GY11 UPA

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 UPA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 114,481 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 113,045 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded broken

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 113,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded broken

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,367 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 106,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake wear sensor light on dash, pads look ok

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,990 miles

"Brake pad" warning on dash but brake pads all good.

"Zero emissions" recorded on test.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mounting bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mounting bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,227 miles

O EMISSIONS

Pass 25 May 2018 65,736 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

zero emissions test result

Fail 22 May 2018 65,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

zero emissions test result

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,519 miles

Rear tyres have uneven wear

brake pad warning light on

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 May 2016 47,596 miles

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

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

has a brake light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,438 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

zero emissions test result

Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,641 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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GY11 UPA is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY11 UPA, 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 GY11 UPA registered?

GY11 UPA is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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