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N13 TYA

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 TYA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 141,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 129,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant below minimum level

Fail 2 Feb 2025 129,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant below minimum level

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,899 miles

Engine cover and under rtrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 106,218 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 106,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,708 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,075 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 101,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 96,430 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 91,118 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 91,108 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 85,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre won to 2mm of tread and cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm and cracked in tread

Fail 26 May 2017 85,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 78,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 61,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 61,041 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 44,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test - no blip detected

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 14 May 2014 44,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test - no blip detected

front discs slightly lipped

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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N13 TYA is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N13 TYA, 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 N13 TYA registered?

N13 TYA is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is N13 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 TYA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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