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MK51 MZE

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,623 mi
Last recorded83,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 MZE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 82,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,263 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 75,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,106 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,215 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,329 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,980 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 36,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,043 miles

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 MZE is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK51 MZE, 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 MK51 MZE registered?

MK51 MZE is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is MK51 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 MZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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