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BK51 NFH

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 NFH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,792 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 87,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

offside front jacking block missing

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

offside front jacking block missing

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 79,087 miles

Both flexible exhaust sections deteriorated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both flexible exhaust sections deteriorated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Split nsf tyre sidewall, not deep enough to expose any cords.

Stonechips on windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,132 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,494 miles

Both front tyres very close to limit, worn on inner edges almost to canvas.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,878 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing unevenly & small cuts in tyre face

small stone chips on screen

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,796 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,842 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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BK51 NFH is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK51 NFH, 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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What year was BK51 NFH registered?

BK51 NFH is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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