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GF51 BWO

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

247,418 mi
Last recorded247,418 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BWO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2014 247,418 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 14 May 2013 228,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine light is on

Exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges secondary tread pattern

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge secondary tread pattern

Offside rear tyre worn on edges secondary tread pattern

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 199,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 194,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 184,650 miles

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

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

slight bind to front brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2008 155,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

near side front pad sensor wire broken

Pass 17 Sep 2007 134,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 113,811 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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GF51 BWO is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF51 BWO, 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 GF51 BWO registered?

GF51 BWO is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GF51 BWO safe to buy?

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