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S8 AOX

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,639 mi
Last recorded149,639 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AOX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,639 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 149,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,237 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 146,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 143,031 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bush worn but not excessive

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush worn but not excessive

Fail 5 Jun 2019 142,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EML on

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bush worn but not excessive

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush worn but not excessive

Pass 17 May 2018 138,265 miles

All tyres have age related cracking.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,476 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2015 133,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 133,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 127,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 65,492 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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S8 AOX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S8 AOX, 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

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S8 AOX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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