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OE51 YLT

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,200 mi
Last recorded146,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YLT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 146,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 144,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise tracking check.

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

engine management light displayed.

flexible exhaust pipes slightly deteriorated.

front brake discs worn and pitted/corroded.

front pads wearing slightly low, inner pads.

handbrake lever mechanism stiff.

n/s/r tyre mishapen.

o/s/r light cluster cracked.

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

slight play n/s/f suspension lower arm bushes.

slight play o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes.

slight transmission fluid leak.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 144,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise tracking check.

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

engine management light displayed.

flexible exhaust pipes slightly deteriorated.

front brake discs worn and pitted/corroded.

front pads wearing slightly low, inner pads.

handbrake lever mechanism stiff.

n/s/r tyre mishapen.

o/s/r light cluster cracked.

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

slight play n/s/f suspension lower arm bushes.

slight play o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes.

slight transmission fluid leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 138,949 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2010 138,943 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 129,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 121,203 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 69,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 69,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 69,800 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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OE51 YLT is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE51 YLT, 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 OE51 YLT registered?

OE51 YLT is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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