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Y24 TRO

2011 Audi A8

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

195,582 mi
Last recorded195,582 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 TRO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 195,582 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 131,814 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 189,314 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,291 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 129,282 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 180,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,743 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hoses at rear x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 121,614 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hoses at rear x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

hand brake switch insecure ,but working

Pass 22 Oct 2022 171,754 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 171,754 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,786 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 86,786 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 135,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 135,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,012 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 64,012 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,141 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,507 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 72,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,956 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,316 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,193 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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Y24 TRO is a 2011 Audi A8 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 Y24 TRO, 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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Y24 TRO is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 22 February 2011.

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