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W44 NXX

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,050 mi
Last recorded127,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 NXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,003 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 127,003 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 126,958 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,757 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 126,753 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 126,341 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 126,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexible joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 121,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,743 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,089 miles

front brake pads are low

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,611 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,611 miles

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

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

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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W44 NXX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W44 NXX, 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 W44 NXX registered?

W44 NXX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is W44 NXX safe to buy?

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