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Y5 JDD

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

184,628 mi
Last recorded184,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 JDD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 184,628 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 175,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 154,357 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 154,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 137,269 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to wear (shock mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,165 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,408 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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Y5 JDD is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y5 JDD, 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 Y5 JDD registered?

Y5 JDD is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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