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GY51 BDF

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BDF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 94,016 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,147 miles

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

N/S/F brake slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,299 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,139 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,854 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,400 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,390 miles

Engine oil below minimum

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has several cracks on the inner wall. Not quite deep enough to reach ply/cord.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil below minimum

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre has several cracks on the inner wall. Not quite deep enough to reach ply/cord.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 26,623 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GY51 BDF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GY51 BDF, 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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GY51 BDF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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