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X263 LGN

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,818 mi
Last recorded150,818 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 LGN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 150,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 146,969 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 146,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,801 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 143,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 139,498 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 139,498 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure front (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2015 135,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine man lite on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 129,531 miles

n/s/f damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2013 129,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

n/s/f damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2012 127,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 125,552 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 125,552 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 119,157 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 119,157 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 109,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,311 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,437 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 79,357 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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X263 LGN is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X263 LGN, 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 X263 LGN registered?

X263 LGN is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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