2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · KP11 SXJ
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 145,824 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP11 SXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 145,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP11 SXJ 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 (KP11 SXJ) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KP11 SXJ Mileage History
- 16/02/2022136,928 mi
- 19/02/2024142,811 mi+5,883 mi
- 12/09/2024142,814 mi+3 mi
- 11/02/2026145,824 mi+3,010 mi
Average of roughly 2,231 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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