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CV51 GXX

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,536 mi
Last recorded157,536 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 GXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 157,536 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 157,501 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

overall condition of underbody is lightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 151,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 139,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2019 131,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 120,109 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 118,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 115,486 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,980 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,369 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,365 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake travel

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,082 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,368 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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CV51 GXX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CV51 GXX, 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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CV51 GXX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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