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WJ51 BXH

2001 Audi A8

Green Lpg 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,862 mi
Last recorded194,862 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 BXH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 194,862 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 194,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 193,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 193,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 191,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 196,117 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 171,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi on cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2017 171,785 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi on cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,034 miles

slight blow on exhaust flexy O/S

Fail 10 Nov 2016 158,033 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight blow on exhaust flexy O/S

Pass 30 Oct 2015 140,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 122,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 106,648 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)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,743 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,173 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

stone damage screen

Fail 12 Nov 2010 63,163 miles

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

drivers door mirror deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorating

stone damage screen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,425 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,385 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 35,268 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WJ51 BXH is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ51 BXH, 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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WJ51 BXH is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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