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KL51 NGG

2001 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,741 mi
Last recorded204,741 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 NGG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 204,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 199,284 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 198,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 194,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 194,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 189,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 170,142 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 152,677 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against rust.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 140,567 miles

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS

N/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE 2.8MM

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

TRACKING

Fail 14 Oct 2011 140,567 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS

N/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE 2.8MM

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

TRACKING

Pass 13 Oct 2010 127,669 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 127,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 104,401 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 104,362 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 90,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing unevenly. Wheel alignment advised.

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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KL51 NGG is a 2001 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KL51 NGG, 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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KL51 NGG is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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