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FH51 EZN

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,206 mi
Last recorded165,206 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 EZN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 165,206 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

o/s/r light lens is broken

oil leak on the engine

Fail 8 Mar 2014 165,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake pads approaching limit

o/s/f tyre is damaged on the outer sidewall

o/s/r light lens is broken

oil leak on the engine

Pass 7 Dec 2012 160,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 158,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 155,781 miles

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

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

front tyres little cut on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2010 155,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

front , centre and rear exhaust sections deterioating

o/s cat broken up internally

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2009 151,878 miles

internals of cats broken up hasnt affected the emissions

Pass 8 Nov 2008 147,721 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 142,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

decellometer used on all brakes

enginemanament light on

rear seat missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 142,310 miles

decellometer used on all brakes

enginemanament light on

rear seat missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 136,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 113,302 miles

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

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)

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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FH51 EZN is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH51 EZN, 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 FH51 EZN registered?

FH51 EZN is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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