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YG51 ODE

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,210 mi
Last recorded135,210 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 ODE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,210 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2020 135,209 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2019 127,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 124,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 124,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,758 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 121,758 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 120,027 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all three (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all three (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 116,138 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported at flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all three (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all three (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,850 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 106,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 100,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 96,140 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 82,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

meconisom no moving for n/s hand brake

Pass 29 Sep 2005 34,007 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 33,752 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YG51 ODE is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YG51 ODE, 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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YG51 ODE is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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