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DU51 DHZ

2001 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,646 mi
Last recorded147,646 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 DHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust cats noisy/loose

front brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust cats noisy/loose

front brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 23 Mar 2012 142,591 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn to 3mm low on all edges

oil leak from front unable to see due to undertray

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,591 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm low on all edges

oil leak from front unable to see due to undertray

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 139,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 130,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 130,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 121,067 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 121,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,535 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 113,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 104,665 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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DU51 DHZ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU51 DHZ, 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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DU51 DHZ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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