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LK51 AFZ

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,811 mi
Last recorded144,811 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 AFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 144,811 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 133,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 131,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 131,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 129,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 129,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 126,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 123,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,654 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 121,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 118,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 115,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 May 2012 104,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,470 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 95,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,562 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 87,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 82,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 75,085 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

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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LK51 AFZ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LK51 AFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK51 AFZ registered?

LK51 AFZ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LK51 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK51 AFZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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