2011 Audi A8 · 2,702 MOT tests
2011 Audi A8 reliability
2011 Audi A8s fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 A8 years (2,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 12.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 67% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 114,308
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,702
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Tyres3.2%
- Suspension2.5%
- Brakes1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.81%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.7%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.63%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.59%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.56%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.7%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.85%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Audi A8 reliable?
2011 Audi A8s fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 A8 years (2,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.41% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.81% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Audi A8 shows 114,308 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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