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KW51 BUO

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BUO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,712 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view strong advise (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 111,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet aim (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on both edges (strong advise)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view strong advise (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,606 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,705 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear bands

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,705 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear bands

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,996 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 104,975 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,709 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 95,709 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,739 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,516 miles

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

two oil leaks at gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2010 65,476 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 65,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,561 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Jul 2008 51,561 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,271 miles

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

gearbox oil leak (tail shaft)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,568 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 27,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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KW51 BUO is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KW51 BUO, 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 KW51 BUO registered?

KW51 BUO is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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