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VL06 MAR

2011 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A884,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL06 MAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 124,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,363 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 117,363 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 110,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt for the straight control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 104,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 96,881 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2021 88,914 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2020 82,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,243 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 60,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 36,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 33,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VL06 MAR is a 2011 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VL06 MAR, 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 VL06 MAR registered?

VL06 MAR is a 2011 Audi A8, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is VL06 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL06 MAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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