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YR51 XGC

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,302 mi
Last recorded172,302 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 XGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 172,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 167,479 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 161,984 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 160,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 158,141 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 155,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 151,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 146,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 141,577 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 141,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 137,130 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 137,130 miles

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

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

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 3 Oct 2013 127,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak on diff.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

unable to fully inspect fuel and brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,526 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,691 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 95,691 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,828 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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YR51 XGC is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YR51 XGC, 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 YR51 XGC registered?

YR51 XGC is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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