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LD61 SPV

2011 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

211,235 mi
Last recorded211,235 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 SPV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 211,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 208,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 201,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 196,046 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 185,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 182,007 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 156,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,335 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 95,531 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 95,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in tread also (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play to nearside inner rack joint

Run flat light on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,775 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

emissions too clean to be detected

front tyres edges worn

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,537 miles

smoke test to clean to register

Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,412 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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LD61 SPV 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 93.8%.

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 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 LD61 SPV, 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 LD61 SPV registered?

LD61 SPV is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LD61 SPV safe to buy?

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