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AD61 VAY

2011 Audi A8

Black Petrol 6299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,430 mi
Last recorded112,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 112,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,718 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH REARS) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,330 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,946 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 69,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,451 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,488 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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AD61 VAY is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 6,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD61 VAY, 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 AD61 VAY registered?

AD61 VAY is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is AD61 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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