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OV51 HBF

2001 Audi A8

Multi-colour Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HBF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2015 119,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 119,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,181 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 112,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 106,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 101,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 97,324 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 92,107 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 88,353 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 88,008 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 69,105 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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OV51 HBF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Multi-colour with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV51 HBF, 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 OV51 HBF registered?

OV51 HBF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is OV51 HBF safe to buy?

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