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R8 TNW

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,887 mi
Last recorded99,887 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TNW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,011 miles

Central Minor corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks formed in tyre tred, edges becoming bald (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,011 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,828 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,766 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 87,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,300 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,760 miles

rear tyres near limit

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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R8 TNW is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R8 TNW, 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 R8 TNW registered?

R8 TNW is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is R8 TNW safe to buy?

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