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MX51 HCN

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,523 mi
Last recorded38,523 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 HCN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 38,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,993 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 36,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,551 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tyre rubber

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tyre rubber

Pass 21 May 2014 32,866 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cracking inbetween threads advise

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre slight cracking inbetween threads

front suspension / subframe slight corrosion advise

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,028 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,086 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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MX51 HCN is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MX51 HCN, 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 MX51 HCN registered?

MX51 HCN is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MX51 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 HCN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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