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OV51 HDJ

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,423 mi
Last recorded49,423 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,501 miles

front drideshafts corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,578 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,106 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,645 miles

front / rear brake discs slightly corroded (due to lack of use)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,189 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,324 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 HDJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

OV51 HDJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is OV51 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 HDJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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