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VK61 WYF

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WYF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 136,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 119,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 110,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,067 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged at outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,378 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 46,258 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 25 Sep 2015 36,410 miles

Play in steering wheel/column

Fail 25 Sep 2015 36,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering wheel/column

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VK61 WYF 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 75%.

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 VK61 WYF, 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

How do I check the history of VK61 WYF?

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What year was VK61 WYF registered?

VK61 WYF is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is VK61 WYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 WYF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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