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PX51 LSJ

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,033 mi
Last recorded185,033 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 LSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 185,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 184,731 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 177,902 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 177,902 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 164,337 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 164,337 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 148,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 118,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 83,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PX51 LSJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX51 LSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX51 LSJ registered?

PX51 LSJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is PX51 LSJ safe to buy?

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