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CA51 LTU

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,961 mi
Last recorded131,961 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LTU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 131,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 131,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,793 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 128,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,132 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake sticking on

Fail 29 Nov 2019 120,132 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake sticking on

Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 114,600 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,176 miles

Both front upper rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

O/s/f lower front ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

O/s/f road spring corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheels have been welded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on the limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,886 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,340 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 37,487 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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CA51 LTU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CA51 LTU, 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

How do I check the history of CA51 LTU?

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What year was CA51 LTU registered?

CA51 LTU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is CA51 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 LTU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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