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GY61 MXA

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,693 mi
Last recorded151,693 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 MXA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 137,552 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 137,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres near wear bars 255/45/19 108y

Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,209 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [at both sides at inner tyre wall] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 104,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,713 miles

Nearside Front rim of tyre been kerbed chunks missing

Fail 4 Dec 2017 82,713 miles

Nearside Front rim of tyre been kerbed chunks missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre - 255/45/19 sidewall is damaged

covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2016 71,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre - 255/45/19 sidewall is damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,071 miles

tyre wear starting on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 12 Nov 2014 42,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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GY61 MXA is a 2011 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY61 MXA, 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 GY61 MXA registered?

GY61 MXA is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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