Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 340 vehicles, the 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto (2021)

340 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto

CarHunch analysed 340 real MOT records for the 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 340 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which sits 6.3 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful shortfall that suggests these high-performance SUVs encounter more issues at test time than typical cars. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 3.2%, so structural and safety problems aren't a widespread concern for this cohort.

At nearly 24,500 miles on average, these vehicles are showing relatively modest mileage for their age, yet they're already averaging 0.06 failures and 0.4 advisories per car—a low failure count but enough minor niggles to suggest owners should budget for maintenance beyond the obvious fuel costs. If you're considering one, factor in specialist servicing and don't rely on the first MOT pass rate alone; check the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on electrical and emissions systems, where high-performance engines often develop early issues.

The 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–31k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 340 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 340 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	336	97.1%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,601 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 41.3%

662

Grey 21.9%

351

Blue 9.5%

152

Yellow 9.3%

149

White 4.5%

Green 4.4%

Orange 4.1%

Red 3.7%

Purple 0.9%

Silver 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,704

typical

15,700

low mileage

30,585

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto vehicles fall between 15,700 and 30,585 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,700 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,700–30,585 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Lamborghini Urus V8 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 41,289 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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