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VX51 LCN

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LCN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,823 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,543 miles

Chip in windscreen but no larger than 10mm in driver's vision

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge but no cords exposed

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Nov 2016 100,608 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,608 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,297 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,294 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,995 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,342 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Nov 2012 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 56,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,112 miles

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)

offside front tyre inner tread feathered

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,098 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,572 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,578 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 35,578 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VX51 LCN is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX51 LCN, 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 VX51 LCN registered?

VX51 LCN is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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