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LF51 TGU

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,420 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,259 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,267 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,766 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and sump guard covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,766 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine covers and sump guard covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,832 miles

bonnet dented

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

middle exhaust corroded

multi function high level brake light bulb not working

oil leak from rear of gearbox

rear brake discs worn but not excessive

tracking advised for checking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet dented

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

middle exhaust corroded

multi function high level brake light bulb not working

oil leak from rear of gearbox

rear brake discs worn but not excessive

tracking advised for checking

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,402 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,440 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,694 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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LF51 TGU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

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

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