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OU51 AYC

2001 Audi A8

Green Gas bi-fuel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,396 mi
Last recorded164,396 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AYC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 164,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 164,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 163,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 162,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 161,917 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 159,243 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 154,035 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,108 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 30 Sep 2013 134,105 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,384 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,974 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 78,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,475 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 63,475 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 34,743 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 AYC is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc gas bi-fuel 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 OU51 AYC, 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 OU51 AYC registered?

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

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