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VK51 GDU

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

253,302 mi
Last recorded253,302 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 253,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 252,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 249,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 211,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 188,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 162,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 141,830 miles

front + rear no plates starting to de- laminate

Pass 12 Sep 2006 121,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 121,749 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyres void of tread to inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2005 94,012 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 94,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VK51 GDU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK51 GDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK51 GDU registered?

VK51 GDU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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