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LF51 TGO

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TGO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,347 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,388 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,890 miles

Offside lower bumper slight damage.

Rear plate faded and slightly insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 101,166 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 101,139 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 87,368 miles

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

front discs worn close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,590 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,082 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 65,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LF51 TGO is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LF51 TGO, 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 LF51 TGO registered?

LF51 TGO is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LF51 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 TGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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