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GJ51 TFF

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,265 mi
Last recorded154,265 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TFF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 154,265 miles

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 148,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diffrential leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2012 135,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,426 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 105,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,451 miles

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

auto gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 96,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 70,714 miles

plastic covers fitted in engine compartment

plastic under trays fitted

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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GJ51 TFF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ51 TFF, 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 GJ51 TFF registered?

GJ51 TFF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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