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S8 BLF

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,483 mi
Last recorded164,483 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 BLF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 164,483 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 159,744 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 156,721 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken but loose or leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2019 145,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 136,552 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower suspension front arm rubber starting to crack up,no grease exposed. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower suspension front arm outer rubber slightly split,no grease exposed. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot has tiny pin hole. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes noisy at low speed.

Slight fluid leak suspect from oil cooler pipes.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 122,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2011 114,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2010 109,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,471 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 94,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,272 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 75,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,060 miles

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

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

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 BLF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BLF, 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 S8 BLF registered?

S8 BLF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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