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GN51 YFU

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YFU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,385 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,756 miles

Brake pad level sensor on

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flex (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad level sensor on

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,287 miles

Brake pad level sensor lamp on.

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,327 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,008 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,899 miles

Engine cover under tray

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,988 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,082 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,082 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear nearside tyre is showing signs of cracking to inner sidewall.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 73,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,899 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,028 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,028 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroding

both front brakes binding

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,015 miles

engine managment light on

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,329 miles

Nearside front brake pad warning wire is broken

Fail 1 Oct 2007 55,327 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake pad warning wire is broken

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,339 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GN51 YFU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GN51 YFU, 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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GN51 YFU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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