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YY61 DYJ

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,772 mi
Last recorded133,772 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 DYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 133,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 131,756 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 121,484 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 109,603 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 109,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,575 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,269 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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YY61 DYJ 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 93.3%.

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 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 YY61 DYJ, 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 YY61 DYJ registered?

YY61 DYJ is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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