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GY51 SZX

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

230,988 mi
Last recorded230,988 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SZX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 230,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 217,029 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 214,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 208,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 203,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 199,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 192,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 183,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 171,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 159,499 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 147,658 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 134,659 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,659 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,748 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 114,748 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 109,142 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 97,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 82,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,526 miles

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALL.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,369 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 48,074 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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GY51 SZX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SZX, 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 GY51 SZX registered?

GY51 SZX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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