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MA51 XUJ

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 XUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 103,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 96,945 miles

handbrake leverr excess travel but locking

osf headlight adjuster worn

top bushes deterioted

Pass 11 Jul 2009 95,302 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/fr and n/s/fr tyres worn on inside 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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MA51 XUJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA51 XUJ, 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

How do I check the history of MA51 XUJ?

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What year was MA51 XUJ registered?

MA51 XUJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is MA51 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 XUJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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