2011 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · 1 KTO
2011 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 56,083 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 KTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 56,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 KTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A8 (1 KTO) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
1 KTO Mileage History
- 07/08/202346,149 mi
- 15/07/202448,875 mi+2,726 mi
- 26/06/202551,260 mi+2,385 mi
- 14/07/202656,077 mi+4,817 mi
- 17/07/202656,083 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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