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LX61 VEU

2011 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

319,883 mi
Last recorded319,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VEU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 319,883 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 319,881 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 298,649 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 275,633 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 321,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 224,702 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 205,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image becoming diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion in areas (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image becoming diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion in areas (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 205,341 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and leaking fluid,,dangerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image becoming diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion in areas (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image becoming diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion in areas (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 174,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 173,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 137,612 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2-3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3-4mm

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,873 miles

engine bay and under body covers.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,873 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,379 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,285 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 54,285 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LX61 VEU is a 2011 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX61 VEU, 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

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What year was LX61 VEU registered?

LX61 VEU is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is LX61 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 VEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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