2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · 702 ART
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 158,951 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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702 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 158,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
702 ART 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 (702 ART) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH TOP ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH TOP ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
702 ART Mileage History
- 29/05/2024146,646 mi
- 31/05/2024146,646 mi
- 19/05/2025151,628 mi+4,982 mi
- 27/05/2026158,938 mi+7,310 mi
- 02/07/2026158,951 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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