MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front track rod end has play
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
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
E.m.l is on
Engine oil leak
Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint
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)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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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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