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OU51 AZB

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,017 mi
Last recorded135,017 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AZB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 135,017 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 135,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,014 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 132,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,442 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 128,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 126,327 miles

EML light illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 121,995 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,232 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended upper arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,989 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 103,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 98,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 92,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 78,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,305 miles

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

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 AZB is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

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

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