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SA51 ETJ

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,743 mi
Last recorded165,743 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ETJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 165,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 165,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil leaking on to exhaust.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,312 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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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?

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