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RX51 DYG

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,169 mi
Last recorded169,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DYG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 169,169 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 164,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 159,788 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 157,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 156,827 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 155,419 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has play

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 155,419 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has play

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 151,035 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 May 2018 150,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has play (STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight Walter leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 138,139 miles

Both front brake reaction arm rear bushes have play

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

EML light on

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Various oil leaks evident

Fail 16 Mar 2017 138,139 miles

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

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

Both front brake reaction arm rear bushes have play

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

EML light on

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Various oil leaks evident

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,593 miles

E.m.l is on

Engine oil leak

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,275 miles

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc/s lipped & uneven wear

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,878 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges, 1mm

o/s and n/s rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,192 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

N/S door mirror glass is cracked and gone black.

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

Rear number plate has water damage.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,174 miles

N/S/F door mirror glass is damage.

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

Rear number plate backing is coming.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 63,847 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged and cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight distortion of rear number plate

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,847 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged and cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight distortion of rear number plate

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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RX51 DYG is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RX51 DYG, 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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RX51 DYG is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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