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OY51 XYH

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

222,447 mi
Last recorded222,447 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XYH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 222,447 miles

Engine Malfunction Lamp Illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 217,142 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 217,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 209,953 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 209,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 204,286 miles

25% Of High Level Stop Light Not Working

Fail 22 Apr 2015 204,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

25% Of High Level Stop Light Not Working

Pass 1 May 2014 191,269 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 191,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 175,307 miles

Engine Malfunction Lamp Illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 159,777 miles

Engine Malfunction Lamp Illuminated

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

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Fail 24 Apr 2012 159,777 miles

Engine Malfunction Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Pass 5 May 2011 147,935 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 147,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 130,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 130,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 118,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 118,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,540 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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OY51 XYH is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OY51 XYH, 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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OY51 XYH is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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