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FL51 FZV

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,116 mi
Last recorded150,116 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FZV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 150,116 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 140,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,635 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside central exhaust clamp corroded and loose.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside central exhaust clamp corroded and loose.

front subframe corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 119,635 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside central exhaust clamp corroded and loose.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside central exhaust clamp corroded and loose.

front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 80,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,458 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 69,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,307 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,470 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 55,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,581 miles

near side rear tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,231 miles

cracks on rear tyres

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2008 46,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracks on rear tyres

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cracks on the tread

Pass 26 Aug 2006 38,813 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 35,078 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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FL51 FZV is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL51 FZV, 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 FL51 FZV registered?

FL51 FZV is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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