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SD61 ZXO

2011 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,436 mi
Last recorded150,436 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 ZXO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 150,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 147,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 147,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 143,279 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2024 143,275 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,262 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,260 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside front caliper grabing slightly (3.7.B.3)

under tray's fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,925 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 22 Sep 2016 79,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,336 miles

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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SD61 ZXO is a 2011 Audi A8 in White 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 SD61 ZXO, 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 SD61 ZXO registered?

SD61 ZXO is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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The MOT history for SD61 ZXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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