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MK51 HVE

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,544 mi
Last recorded112,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 HVE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 98,768 miles

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Fail 13 Jun 2006 98,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 98,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear 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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MK51 HVE is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MK51 HVE, 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 MK51 HVE registered?

MK51 HVE is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is MK51 HVE safe to buy?

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