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VA51 WOJ

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,762 mi
Last recorded192,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 192,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 192,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 192,699 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 192,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 192,585 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 191,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 186,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 184,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 180,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 174,526 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to wear low

Fail 25 Mar 2011 174,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to wear low

Fail 5 Feb 2010 158,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre split

offside front tyre split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 158,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre split

offside front tyre split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 155,997 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 155,991 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both track rod ends have slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2007 153,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 141,572 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 141,159 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Oil level low.

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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VA51 WOJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA51 WOJ, 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 VA51 WOJ registered?

VA51 WOJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is VA51 WOJ safe to buy?

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