2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · AD11 GGF
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 99,827 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD11 GGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 99,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD11 GGF 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 (AD11 GGF) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
AD11 GGF Mileage History
- 01/02/202275,545 mi
- 18/01/202379,932 mi+4,387 mi
- 26/01/202485,441 mi+5,509 mi
- 30/01/202592,747 mi+7,306 mi
- 29/01/202699,827 mi+7,080 mi
Average of roughly 6,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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