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PX51 ZSO

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,728 mi
Last recorded150,728 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 ZSO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 150,728 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 139,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 139,017 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 131,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 97,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 97,007 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 97,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 93,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,732 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZSO is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZSO, 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 PX51 ZSO registered?

PX51 ZSO is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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