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S666 TAB

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,397 mi
Last recorded220,397 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 TAB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 220,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 220,396 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 207,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 207,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 197,827 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 190,841 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 190,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear gearbox leak at the rear

Pass 28 Oct 2013 182,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 181,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 179,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 173,540 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 173,540 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 160,120 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 160,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 147,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 136,532 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 136,532 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 126,312 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 126,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 118,698 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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S666 TAB is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S666 TAB, 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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S666 TAB is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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