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OY61 EKJ

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

265,387 mi
Last recorded265,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 EKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 265,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 258,021 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 239,620 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 239,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 224,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 207,203 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 189,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 160,034 miles

Center exhaust clamp broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Engine mount leaking but not causing excessive movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 141,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,616 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 124,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,657 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,449 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,388 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,859 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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OY61 EKJ is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OY61 EKJ, 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 OY61 EKJ registered?

OY61 EKJ is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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