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X259 LUY

2001 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 LUY
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 123,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 122,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,569 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 119,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,444 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,448 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,228 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,547 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2009 45,547 miles

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

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,367 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,074 miles

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How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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X259 LUY is a 2001 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X259 LUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X259 LUY registered?

X259 LUY is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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