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W111 YDW

2015 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,748 mi
Last recorded38,748 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A859,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 YDW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 38,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall damaged also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 35,886 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Forward section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 32,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 29,114 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,006 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 19,976 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,744 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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W111 YDW is a 2015 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 W111 YDW, 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 11 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W111 YDW registered?

W111 YDW is a 2015 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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