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EO51 OLU

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,036 mi
Last recorded159,036 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OLU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 159,036 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 157,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 148,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 137,911 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 137,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 119,382 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

o/s/f tyre inner edge slight cracking inner side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 89,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 82,580 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

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 OLU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OLU, 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 EO51 OLU registered?

EO51 OLU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is EO51 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 OLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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