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S8 CUJ

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,547 mi
Last recorded215,547 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 215,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 208,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 201,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 198,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 198,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (both lower arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play on the ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (both lower arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (both arms) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (both upper arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 192,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 186,121 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 186,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 183,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 176,297 miles

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

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

noise from n/s/f brake caliper when brake applied. May be pads tight in slides

Pass 9 Apr 2010 167,380 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 154,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 140,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 127,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 111,452 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 CUJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

S8 CUJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is S8 CUJ safe to buy?

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