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FY51 HWN

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,735 mi
Last recorded119,735 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HWN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 119,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,105 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 26 Aug 2010 113,104 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 106,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 89,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,879 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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FY51 HWN is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY51 HWN, 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 FY51 HWN registered?

FY51 HWN is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FY51 HWN safe to buy?

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