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PC51 HAZ

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,279 mi
Last recorded172,279 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC51 HAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 172,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bit noisy and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under neath car

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 171,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre getting worn outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre getting worn inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar slight play

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre getting worn inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted and can not see properly

Fail 10 Apr 2021 171,827 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak middle and back and emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre getting worn outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot in secure clip missing

Nearside Rear n/s/r calliper slightly ceased

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre getting worn inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper o/s/f brake fluid leaking

Offside Front anti roll bar slight play

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre getting worn inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted and can not see properly

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 169,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 163,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 151,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,096 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 145,096 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 141,134 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 141,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 136,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 128,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 118,118 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 110,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 109,916 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,569 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 68,569 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,144 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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PC51 HAZ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PC51 HAZ, 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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PC51 HAZ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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