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AV51 NPX

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,688 mi
Last recorded183,688 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 NPX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 183,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 176,864 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 172,573 miles

Oil leak REAR DIF SEAL AND REAR GEARBOX SEAL ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 168,513 miles

oil leak from rear dif and gearbox

Pass 17 Oct 2015 161,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 154,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 137,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 132,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 128,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 122,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 113,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 113,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 104,803 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 104,720 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,237 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 96,225 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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AV51 NPX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 103,989 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 AV51 NPX, 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 25 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 NPX registered?

AV51 NPX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is AV51 NPX safe to buy?

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