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X108 DLE

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,058 mi
Last recorded114,058 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX108 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,058 miles

Both rear diff oil seals are leaking.

Brake pad warning lamp is on, Sensor wire on NSR is rubbing on suspension.

Engine managment warning lamp is on.

HID headlamp self leveling fault warning lamp is on.

OSF indicator is loosing amber colour.

Offside outer CV gaitor is splitting.

nearside rear tyre tread worn to the limit of 1.8mm

Fail 18 Feb 2012 113,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both rear diff oil seals are leaking.

Brake pad warning lamp is on, Sensor wire on NSR is rubbing on suspension.

Engine managment warning lamp is on.

HID headlamp self leveling fault warning lamp is on.

OSF indicator is loosing amber colour.

Offside outer CV gaitor is splitting.

nearside rear tyre tread worn to the limit of 1.8mm

Pass 23 Dec 2010 102,029 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs heavily worn and corrodid

Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,513 miles

engine management lamp on.....

front & rear inner brake pads not visable.....

front brake disc inner faces corroded.....

front outer brake pads getting low , advise full brake inspection....

green brake warning lamp flashing....

head lamp green warning lamp flashing....

n/s screen washer aim poor....

rear brake discs corroding....

squeek at n/s/r anti roll bar link.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 20 Nov 2009 90,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on.....

front & rear inner brake pads not visable.....

front brake disc inner faces corroded.....

front outer brake pads getting low , advise full brake inspection....

green brake warning lamp flashing....

head lamp green warning lamp flashing....

n/s screen washer aim poor....

rear brake discs corroding....

squeek at n/s/r anti roll bar link.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,436 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,606 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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X108 DLE is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X108 DLE, 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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X108 DLE is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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