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LF51 TGV

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,774 mi
Last recorded150,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TGV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 150,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 145,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Slight discoloured bulb

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

Nearside Front Upper slight staining from P.A.S hose.

Nearside Front slight damage on nearside front brake pipe.

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 145,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Slight discoloured bulb

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

Nearside Front Upper slight staining from P.A.S hose.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage on nearside front brake pipe.

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 14,084 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 138,514 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 138,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,596 miles

slight damage on nearside front brake pipe.

slight staining from P.A.S hose.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 133,596 miles

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

slight damage on nearside front brake pipe.

slight staining from P.A.S hose.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,029 miles

offside front outer cv gaitor cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre low on tread.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 126,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 121,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,412 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,883 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,975 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 TGV is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LF51 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

LF51 TGV is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LF51 TGV safe to buy?

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