2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · F1 FKM
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 99,085 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F1 FKM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 99,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F1 FKM 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 (F1 FKM) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
F1 FKM Mileage History
- 28/06/202292,038 mi
- 25/06/202595,979 mi+3,941 mi
- 27/06/202595,979 mi
- 05/05/202699,085 mi+3,106 mi
Average of roughly 1,830 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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