2010 Audi A8 4.1L Diesel · EL51 DUN
2010 Audi A8 (4.1L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2010. Recorded mileage 145,205 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL51 DUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 145,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL51 DUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A8 (EL51 DUN) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EL51 DUN Mileage History
- 26/03/2022101,927 mi
- 23/02/2023110,097 mi+8,170 mi
- 22/02/2024132,637 mi+22,540 mi
- 17/04/2025144,021 mi+11,384 mi
- 14/04/2026145,205 mi+1,184 mi
Average of roughly 10,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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