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RX51 ROU

2001 Audi A8

Silver Lpg 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,087 mi
Last recorded152,087 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ROU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 152,087 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 11 Sep 2012 152,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2011 142,855 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 142,855 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,545 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2009 110,621 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,812 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 97,812 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,069 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

all four front top suspension arm bushes perishing

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front drop link bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs lipped

slight play in top steering column bush

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

all four front top suspension arm bushes perishing

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front drop link bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs lipped

slight play in top steering column bush

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,531 miles

engine warning light on †rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Oct 2005 57,722 miles

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 ROU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX51 ROU, 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 RX51 ROU registered?

RX51 ROU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RX51 ROU safe to buy?

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