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MX51 HFA

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,813 mi
Last recorded141,813 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 HFA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 141,813 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 133,933 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 133,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,643 miles

Engine management fault light illuminated

Plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2015 122,500 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,122 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,017 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 110,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from gearbox output seal area

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,798 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,798 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,725 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,725 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2005 59,216 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 HFA is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX51 HFA, 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 MX51 HFA registered?

MX51 HFA is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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