2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · AJ61 EUZ
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 281,439 km. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 281,439 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ61 EUZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 281,439 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ61 EUZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A8 (AJ61 EUZ) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
AJ61 EUZ Odometer History
- 10/08/2022138,391 mi
- 17/08/2023153,800 mi+15,409 mi
- 14/08/2024164,885 mi+11,085 mi
- 15/07/2025281,439 km
Average of roughly 48,826 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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