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MX51 HDG

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,758 mi
Last recorded157,758 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 HDG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 157,758 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 149,157 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 149,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 143,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 124,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 124,542 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 119,286 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 119,286 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,974 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PITTED

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 114,974 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,853 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,586 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 97,574 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,355 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,138 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 83,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,415 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 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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