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HG11 BCE

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,176 mi
Last recorded169,176 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 BCE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 169,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 163,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 160,761 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 158,850 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust center clamps are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 155,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 143,723 miles

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

front tyres close to limit

slight play in nsf upper ball joint (rear)

slight splits in all four top arms

Fail 1 May 2019 143,723 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres close to limit

slight play in nsf upper ball joint (rear)

slight splits in all four top arms

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,692 miles

Slight oil leak from offside rear driveshaft seal

Fail 23 Apr 2018 129,692 miles

Slight oil leak from offside rear driveshaft seal

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 108,038 miles

Engine covers fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,862 miles

rear pads worn

slight splits in front top arms

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads worn

slight splits in front top arms

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,559 miles

Both front tyres de-void of tread on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HG11 BCE is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG11 BCE, 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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HG11 BCE is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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