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SG51 VOF

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 VOF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 121,597 miles

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

o/s front suspension, rear arm inner bush worn

Fail 12 Jul 2013 121,597 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s front suspension, rear arm inner bush worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,048 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 114,922 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,022 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 109,022 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 101,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,481 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 83,154 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,804 miles

nearside rear door and sill area damaged

offside rear wheelarch damaged

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,128 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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SG51 VOF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG51 VOF, 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 SG51 VOF registered?

SG51 VOF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SG51 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 VOF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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