2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · GL11 YHR
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 118,590 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL11 YHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 118,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL11 YHR 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 (GL11 YHR) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Suspension (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension component fractured hub (around pinch bolt) (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component fractured hub (around pinch bolt) (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
GL11 YHR Mileage History
- 23/09/202362,637 mi
- 06/09/202475,474 mi+12,837 mi
- 08/09/202594,850 mi+19,376 mi
- 22/09/2026118,322 mi+23,472 mi
- 07/10/2026118,590 mi+268 mi
Average of roughly 18,409 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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