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MF51 ALU

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,573 mi
Last recorded186,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ALU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 186,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 172,622 miles

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

exhaust sleeve collar broken due to corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 168,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 160,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 10 Sep 2018 160,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 152,973 miles

handbrake just met mot efficency

wear noted in o/s/f lower arm rubber bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,624 miles

handbrake performance just met limits

Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,227 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 135,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454019 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 113,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,059 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,200 miles

Front brake discs dished and worn on inner faces.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,209 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2007 72,192 miles

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

Nearside rear brake hose poorly located

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,192 miles

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

Nearside rear brake hose poorly located

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,069 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 72,067 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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MF51 ALU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF51 ALU, 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 MF51 ALU registered?

MF51 ALU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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