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RF51 FBZ

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,937 mi
Last recorded133,937 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 FBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 133,937 miles

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

off side rear wheel starting to bind

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 172,338 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 115,090 miles

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

REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE

Fail 1 Apr 2010 114,753 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

LOW PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE PASS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 89,437 miles

osf tyre worn one inner egde 2255517 michelin 97y (xl)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,304 miles

front number plate reflective backing deteriorating advise repacement

gearbox oil leak onto exhaust

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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RF51 FBZ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF51 FBZ, 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 RF51 FBZ registered?

RF51 FBZ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is RF51 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 FBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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