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BF51 FKV

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,956 mi
Last recorded135,956 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FKV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,956 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 135,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 135,105 miles

front exhaust flexes corroding

n/s and o/s/f both upper suspension arm bushes slightly worn and perished

o/s/f spring corroded

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 1 May 2020 135,103 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front exhaust flex joints corroded and slight blow

nearside and offside both upper top suspension arm bushes slightly worn and perished

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 130,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 127,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 124,485 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 124,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,808 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 116,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,650 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 112,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,795 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 108,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 103,565 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,710 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 98,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 92,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,558 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 82,558 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,154 miles

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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BF51 FKV is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BF51 FKV, 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.

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BF51 FKV is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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