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GD51 UDH

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 UDH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,211 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 82,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,067 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 82,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,937 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,339 miles

engine management light on

hand brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,694 miles

engine mil light on.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,092 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,851 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly, both need replacing in very near future.

Nearside front washer jet needs attention.

Underside of vehicle has been grounded badly.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

slight brake binde rear

suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,773 miles

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 21 Oct 2008 71,773 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,770 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 62,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,210 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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GD51 UDH is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GD51 UDH, 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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GD51 UDH is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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