MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & system corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage cassis leg/bulkhead (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline pass (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PITTED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PITTED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MX51 HDG 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 68.4%.
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 MX51 HDG, 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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MX51 HDG is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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