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V12 HJL

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 HJL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 118,754 miles

FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED TIME OF TEST

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORRSION

Rear SUBFRAME COORRODED

Fail 6 May 2026 118,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT SHOCKER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED TIME OF TEST

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORRSION

Rear SUBFRAME COORRODED

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,189 miles

under trays fitted

water leak engine

Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,407 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 3 May 2022 81,802 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 3 May 2022 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 5 May 2021 71,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,636 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,035 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,415 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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V12 HJL 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 V12 HJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V12 HJL registered?

V12 HJL is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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The MOT history for V12 HJL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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