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SL61 UFR

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,842 mi
Last recorded135,842 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 UFR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,842 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 135,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight ply in stearing rack

Pass 22 Mar 2024 131,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 120,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 114,815 miles

Brake pads wear light on dash

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2022 114,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pads wear light on dash

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,010 miles

pad warning on

Fail 22 Aug 2019 88,010 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

pad warning on

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,409 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cut but unable to see cords

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cut but unable to see cords

Pass 20 May 2016 50,482 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 49,181 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2015 38,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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SL61 UFR is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL61 UFR, 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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SL61 UFR is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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