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HW61 ARF

2011 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,684 mi
Last recorded221,684 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 ARF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 221,684 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 14 Oct 2024 208,611 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 194,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 158,582 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 9 Oct 2021 137,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,334 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 83,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HW61 ARF is a 2011 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW61 ARF, 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 HW61 ARF registered?

HW61 ARF is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is HW61 ARF safe to buy?

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