Official DVLA Record

2001 Audi A8 3.7L Petrol · AV51 GFO

AV51 GFO

2001 Audi A8 (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 241,979 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
AUDI A8
Year / Origin
2001 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/12/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
241,979 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/12/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
3697cc

AV51 GFO Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2017
  • 241,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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AV51 GFO Mileage History

  1. 15/09/200696,286 mi
  2. 14/09/2007111,043 mi+14,757 mi
  3. 13/10/2008133,105 mi+22,062 mi
  4. 12/12/2009153,384 mi+20,279 mi
  5. 11/12/2010170,491 mi+17,107 mi
  6. 11/12/2010170,494 mi+3 mi
  7. 19/11/2011186,631 mi+16,137 mi
  8. 13/12/2012200,107 mi+13,476 mi
  9. 19/12/2012200,110 mi+3 mi
  10. 16/12/2013213,538 mi+13,428 mi
  11. 17/12/2013213,589 mi+51 mi
  12. 17/12/2014221,905 mi+8,316 mi
  13. 22/12/2014221,969 mi+64 mi
  14. 01/12/2015229,226 mi+7,257 mi
  15. 28/11/2016235,717 mi+6,491 mi
  16. 08/12/2017241,979 mi+6,262 mi

Average of roughly 12,974 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

AV51 GFO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 21:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A8 (AV51 GFO) between September 2006 and December 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 08 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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