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GY51 TCX

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,201 mi
Last recorded191,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 TCX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 191,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 179,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 166,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 151,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 112,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,752 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light up on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,324 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 49,898 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)

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 TCX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 TCX registered?

GY51 TCX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GY51 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 TCX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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