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VA51 SMA

2016 Audi A8

Brown Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,662 mi
Last recorded140,662 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 SMA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 140,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 126,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,604 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 85,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (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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VA51 SMA is a 2016 Audi A8 in Brown with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA51 SMA, 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.

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What year was VA51 SMA registered?

VA51 SMA is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is VA51 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 SMA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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