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S8 EVJ

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,590 mi
Last recorded130,590 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 EVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 130,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 125,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 118,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,879 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,702 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,365 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,053 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,756 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,750 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,140 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,882 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 EVJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EVJ, 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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What year was S8 EVJ registered?

S8 EVJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is S8 EVJ safe to buy?

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