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TA11 ELA

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,936 mi
Last recorded168,936 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA11 ELA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 168,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 167,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 159,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 147,838 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,984 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,932 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,283 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,540 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,602 miles

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/45/19 104y g/year (4.1.E.1)

cover& under tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/45/19 104y g/year (4.1.E.1)

cover& under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged but not to cords

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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TA11 ELA is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TA11 ELA, 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 TA11 ELA registered?

TA11 ELA is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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