MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Engine oil leaks from nearside and offside of engine
Nearside front headlight leveling link held on by cable tie
Offfside rear anti roll bar linkage starting to sieze
Offside differential oil seal has slight leak
Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Engine oil leaks from nearside and offside of engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front headlight leveling link held on by cable tie
Offfside rear anti roll bar linkage starting to sieze
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside differential oil seal has slight leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear diff leaking slightly
rear subframe corroding
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leaking on to exhaust.
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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SA51 ETJ 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 SA51 ETJ, 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 SA51 ETJ registered?
SA51 ETJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is SA51 ETJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA51 ETJ 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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