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XT51 TXT

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT51 TXT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,954 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 29 Oct 2009 95,273 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,389 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low [was spare]

Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low [was spare]

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,436 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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XT51 TXT is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XT51 TXT, 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

How do I check the history of XT51 TXT?

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What year was XT51 TXT registered?

XT51 TXT is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is XT51 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for XT51 TXT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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