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X282 JNH

2001 Audi A8

Gold Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

227,757 mi
Last recorded227,757 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 JNH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 227,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance recorded on front service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

nearside steering rack arm has slight play on inner joint

Pass 11 Feb 2017 224,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 214,797 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 214,797 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 199,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 198,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 186,113 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 5 Feb 2013 178,415 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 178,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 164,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 155,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 145,100 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 130,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,014 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 110,014 miles

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

O/S door mirror glass deterioating

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

both front tyres worn low (245/45/18)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 92,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 91,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s handbrake effort low. req adjustment

n/s/f tyre on the limit

Pass 31 Dec 2005 74,270 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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X282 JNH is a 2001 Audi A8 in Gold with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X282 JNH, 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 X282 JNH registered?

X282 JNH is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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