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DG51 HND

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

189,517 mi
Last recorded189,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HND
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 189,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 186,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 186,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 185,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 183,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 180,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 177,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 173,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 170,331 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 170,331 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 166,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 162,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 158,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 151,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 151,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,409 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 147,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 138,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 138,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 129,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 129,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 119,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 105,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 105,587 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front seat belt buckle cover missing

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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DG51 HND is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DG51 HND, 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 DG51 HND registered?

DG51 HND is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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