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S8 SOK

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,639 mi
Last recorded43,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 41,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

eml on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,777 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,284 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 25,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,513 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,784 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,680 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 SOK is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black 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 SOK, 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 SOK registered?

S8 SOK is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is S8 SOK safe to buy?

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