2011 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · SE11 XSR
2011 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 158,110 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE11 XSR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 158,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE11 XSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A8 (SE11 XSR) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 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: Brakes (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.
SE11 XSR Mileage History
- 27/05/2023126,629 mi
- 27/05/2024147,014 mi+20,385 mi
- 16/10/2025158,110 mi+11,096 mi
Average of roughly 13,172 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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