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SA61 ULT

2011 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,453 mi
Last recorded191,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 ULT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 191,453 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 191,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 177,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 156,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 129,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 112,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,472 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays obscuring vision of some testable items .

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SA61 ULT is a 2011 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA61 ULT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA61 ULT registered?

SA61 ULT is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is SA61 ULT safe to buy?

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