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EO51 CUA

2001 Audi A8

Black Lpg 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,839 mi
Last recorded122,839 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 CUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,839 miles

Centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wires catching pedals (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure top off engine gas valves (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering rack gaiter split/insecure (2.2.2 (c))

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,924 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 118,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust hanger insecure

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil level below minimum

Pass 16 Jul 2016 113,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,654 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 80,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 64,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,795 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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EO51 CUA is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EO51 CUA, 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 EO51 CUA registered?

EO51 CUA is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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