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JB55 BOW

2011 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB55 BOW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,159 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 99,159 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 96,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 90,857 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,818 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,340 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,125 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,752 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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JB55 BOW is a 2011 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JB55 BOW, 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 JB55 BOW registered?

JB55 BOW is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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