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BX51 XXY

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,628 mi
Last recorded185,628 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XXY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 185,628 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 185,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 167,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 167,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,766 miles

engine light on

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 136,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 128,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 128,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 119,023 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 118,744 miles

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.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,782 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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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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BX51 XXY is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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