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T2 BBP

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

141,170 mi
Last recorded141,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 BBP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 141,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 136,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,735 miles

Exhaust flexy's deteriorating

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Slight dampness at steering rack

Suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,152 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,581 miles

Exhaust flexys deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,047 miles

exhaust deteriorating

slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,345 miles

Both front tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,204 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,193 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,019 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

n/s/f tyre worn in middle

o/s/f tyre worn in middle

slight exhaust leak at o/s/f flexi

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,243 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 70,239 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,049 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,859 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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T2 BBP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T2 BBP, 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 T2 BBP registered?

T2 BBP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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