MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front link pin bushes heavily split
both front upper suspension arm inner bushes split
both rear brake hoses perishing
engine light on
front brake pads look thin
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit
serious engine oil leak which could lead to 2 wheeled vehicles slipping
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front link pin bushes heavily split
both front upper suspension arm inner bushes split
both rear brake hoses perishing
engine light on
front brake pads look thin
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit
serious engine oil leak which could lead to 2 wheeled vehicles slipping
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
engine light on
n/s/f coil spring corroding
o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit
slight play in both front lower ball joints
engine light on
engine oil leak
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
eml light on
oil leaks
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
child seats fitted in nearside and offside rear
engine management warning light on
heavy oil leaks
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Coolant leak
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
coolant leak.
undertrays fitted.
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX51 XXY is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BX51 XXY, 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 BX51 XXY registered?
BX51 XXY is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2001.
Is BX51 XXY safe to buy?
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