2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · FBZ 525
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2011. Recorded mileage 41,735 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FBZ 525 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 41,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FBZ 525 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 (FBZ 525) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
FBZ 525 Mileage History
- 01/11/202136,840 mi
- 14/11/202238,104 mi+1,264 mi
- 06/03/202439,456 mi+1,352 mi
- 18/03/202540,796 mi+1,340 mi
- 17/03/202641,735 mi+939 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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