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JAM 311S

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,366 mi
Last recorded166,366 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 311S
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 166,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 164,862 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 164,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 163,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,597 miles

Brake pad wear indicator fault.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 160,597 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear indicator fault.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,861 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 145,608 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,379 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,509 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,086 miles

wipers smearing slightly.

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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JAM 311S 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 85.7%.

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 JAM 311S, 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 JAM 311S registered?

JAM 311S is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is JAM 311S safe to buy?

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