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J18 MAL

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,389 mi
Last recorded88,389 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MAL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,092 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,968 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,781 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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J18 MAL is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J18 MAL, 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 J18 MAL registered?

J18 MAL is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is J18 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 MAL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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