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DA61 KBE

2011 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,908 mi
Last recorded146,908 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 KBE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 146,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 133,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,459 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 120,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,764 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 110,764 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 95,428 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,484 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,800 miles

emissions trigger point not met

Fail 14 Dec 2018 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions trigger point not met

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,785 miles

small crack and two stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,113 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 10,089 miles

due to low emissions smoke = zero

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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DA61 KBE is a 2011 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 84,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA61 KBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA61 KBE registered?

DA61 KBE is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DA61 KBE safe to buy?

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