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GX51 TKY

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,952 mi
Last recorded139,952 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TKY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 139,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 106,709 miles

ADVISE Brake pad wear indicater light is illuminated on the dash BUT all brake pads are ok

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,502 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,084 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,082 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 63,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GX51 TKY is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX51 TKY, 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 GX51 TKY registered?

GX51 TKY is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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