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FG51 XRF

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,872 mi
Last recorded189,872 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XRF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 189,872 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 187,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 180,480 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 180,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 173,772 miles

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 165,427 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 165,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f spot light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2011 159,265 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 159,265 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 153,338 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 147,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/f door trim insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2009 147,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/f door trim insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2008 139,395 miles

2 bulbs not working on centre brake light

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light

Pass 11 Oct 2007 131,487 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 122,754 miles

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

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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FG51 XRF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG51 XRF, 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 FG51 XRF registered?

FG51 XRF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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