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AU61 VSU

2016 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VSU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,622 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 45,887 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 45,860 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,359 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,156 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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AU61 VSU is a 2016 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 54,224 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 AU61 VSU, 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 10 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU61 VSU?

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What year was AU61 VSU registered?

AU61 VSU is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is AU61 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VSU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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