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VX51 LGU

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,898 mi
Last recorded165,898 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 165,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 162,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind found on offside front brake

Pass 27 Apr 2012 154,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 140,941 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 Apr 2010 120,193 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 97,249 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 97,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,088 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 80,086 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 79,709 miles

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

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

Handbrake VERY close to end of its travel

Handbrake lever on offside rear brake caliper has no movement, suspect mechanism seized, recommend further inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2005 60,506 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 60,506 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LGU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGU, 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 VX51 LGU registered?

VX51 LGU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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