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LV51 FCP

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,977 mi
Last recorded132,977 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FCP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,864 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,545 miles

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

o/s steering rack has slight leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 100,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,567 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 88,969 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,173 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 15 Feb 2010 78,721 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 73,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,475 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,098 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LV51 FCP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV51 FCP, 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 LV51 FCP registered?

LV51 FCP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LV51 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 FCP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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