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OU51 AYM

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,532 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,530 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 46,404 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 AYM is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AYM, 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 AYM registered?

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

Is OU51 AYM safe to buy?

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