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DA61 KBF

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 KBF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 101,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 101,026 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,897 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,043 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,973 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,016 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 58,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,179 miles

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces pitted and corrosion formed on disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

brake pad low warning light illuminated on dash, altho pads thickness ok

Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces pitted and corrosion formed on disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

brake pad low warning light illuminated on dash, altho pads thickness ok

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 44,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 34,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KBF is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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