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KG51 BPO

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BPO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2012 97,285 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 97,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,988 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,483 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,639 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,860 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 85,855 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,116 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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KG51 BPO is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG51 BPO, 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 KG51 BPO registered?

KG51 BPO is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KG51 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 BPO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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