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J5 XNK

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,298 mi
Last recorded152,298 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XNK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 152,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 147,901 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded/cracked

Pass 14 May 2024 142,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 135,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 127,969 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 122,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 122,582 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 120,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,429 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads just on sensor pick ups (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,147 miles

rear tyres on legal limit and losing structure, requires tyres asap.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,989 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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J5 XNK is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J5 XNK, 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 J5 XNK registered?

J5 XNK is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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