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RV51 VMX

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VMX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 121,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 118,324 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 114,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,571 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 96,568 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 95,307 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 95,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,295 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN †FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES †REAR TYRES WORN †N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT TRIM MISSING

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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RV51 VMX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV51 VMX, 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 RV51 VMX registered?

RV51 VMX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is RV51 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VMX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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