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KE51 GVF

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

193,535 mi
Last recorded193,535 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 GVF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 193,535 miles

Exhaust front flexi deterioating both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

centre exhaust clamps deterioating/corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2023 186,082 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating both.

Fail 16 Mar 2023 186,010 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating both.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 180,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 180,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 173,389 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 173,389 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 169,063 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 169,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 155,569 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 155,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 142,605 miles

EML on @ dash

Fail 6 Mar 2017 142,603 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

EML on @ dash

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,247 miles

EML on @ dash

Fail 14 Mar 2016 131,246 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on @ dash

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 120,489 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 109,787 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,558 miles

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

slight play rear link rods

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,780 miles

Front and rear tyre wear edges .

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,195 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 59,172 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,034 miles

front tyres weaqring edges

stone chip screen

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,400 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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KE51 GVF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 KE51 GVF, 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 KE51 GVF registered?

KE51 GVF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is KE51 GVF safe to buy?

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