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OV51 HBP

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,121 mi
Last recorded176,121 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HBP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 176,121 miles

Centre silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tail lamp not working

hi level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 11 Jul 2016 176,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Centre silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tail lamp not working

hi level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 10 Aug 2015 171,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 169,410 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 163,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 163,312 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 157,805 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer box deteriorating.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 150,652 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 150,254 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2010 143,282 miles

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

N/S/F Worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 133,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 133,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 126,867 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 126,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering repair & tracking reqd

Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2007 105,049 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil level minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,504 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 81,504 miles

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

Oil leak

f/n/side tyre worn inner edge close to exposing cords

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,478 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 HBP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OV51 HBP, 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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OV51 HBP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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