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SH51 VUM

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,193 mi
Last recorded113,193 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 VUM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,193 miles

All 4 Tyres worn between 2mm and 2.5 mm

Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,118 miles

All 4 Tyres worn between 2mm and 2.5mm

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,118 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalk missing not in view (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 Tyres worn between 2mm and 2.5mm

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

N/Front Wheel Bearing not tested (brake binding )

Pass 6 May 2016 103,953 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 103,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 94,060 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 94,060 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 80,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,459 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 68,437 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 60,595 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 51,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,831 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 16 Mar 2009 44,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 40,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,186 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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SH51 VUM is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH51 VUM, 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 SH51 VUM registered?

SH51 VUM is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is SH51 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 VUM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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