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NA51 UFP

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,054 mi
Last recorded125,054 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 UFP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 125,054 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 114,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,228 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 102,796 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 30 Dec 2011 102,796 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,067 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,179 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,229 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 64,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2006 39,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,707 miles

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

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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NA51 UFP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NA51 UFP, 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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NA51 UFP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is NA51 UFP safe to buy?

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