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S8 RTX

2001 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RTX
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 97,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,075 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 48,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,972 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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S8 RTX is a 2001 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 RTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 RTX registered?

S8 RTX is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is S8 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 RTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S8 RTX have outstanding finance?

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