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S8 XCP

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,571 mi
Last recorded127,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,571 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 127,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 126,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 125,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 117,252 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 4 Dec 2012 110,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 110,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,263 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,103 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,284 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2008 76,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 75,638 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,932 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,426 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 XCP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCP, 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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S8 XCP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S8 XCP safe to buy?

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