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X228 VHJ

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

64,980 mi
Last recorded64,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 VHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,038 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,791 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,791 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,535 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,535 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative does not light up (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,297 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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 worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 61,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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 worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,969 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,678 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 59,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,175 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,148 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,187 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 57,168 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 57,147 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,621 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 53,621 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,324 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,765 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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X228 VHJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X228 VHJ, 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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X228 VHJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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