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OU51 AYB

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,278 mi
Last recorded136,278 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AYB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 136,278 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 136,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,390 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,263 miles

adjust handbrake

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,972 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,365 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 110,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,546 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 83,546 miles

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

All four tyres cracking

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,943 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 70,943 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,983 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 68,983 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,774 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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OU51 AYB is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OU51 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 AYB registered?

OU51 AYB is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OU51 AYB safe to buy?

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