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R33 HNB

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,418 mi
Last recorded131,418 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 HNB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 130,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 124,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 124,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 124,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perrished

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Jun 2016 113,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (foremost) & dust cover deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 113,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (foremost) & dust cover deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 6 Jun 2014 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut (no cords visible)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut (no cords visible)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 23 May 2013 101,196 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2013 101,196 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,334 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 89,333 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,048 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 7 Jun 2010 78,047 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,266 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 May 2008 63,260 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2007 50,809 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 50,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,097 miles

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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R33 HNB is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R33 HNB, 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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R33 HNB is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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