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SP53 XYZ

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,313 mi
Last recorded186,313 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 XYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 186,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 168,596 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 165,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 154,356 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 125,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,105 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly (when wheel rotated by hand)

Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,793 miles

front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 3 May 2015 56,890 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP53 XYZ is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP53 XYZ, 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 SP53 XYZ registered?

SP53 XYZ is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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