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S8 VNC

2001 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,274 mi
Last recorded151,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VNC
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 151,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 144,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 123,915 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 116,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 104,132 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 104,132 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)

Pass 1 May 2007 74,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,173 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on outer edges

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 VNC is a 2001 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

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

Is S8 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 VNC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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