MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre perished
both o/s tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both o/s tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISE O/S/F TRACK ROD END RUBBER WORN - O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both cat exhaust sleeve clamps in poor condition
o/s/f outer c.v boot perished
Advise centre exhaust corroded
Advise n/s/f mirror discoloured
Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Advise n/s/f mirror discoloured
Advise low reading from o/s/r handbrake
Advise centre exhaust corroded
Advise n/s/r handbrake lever has no travel
Advise poor hand brake lever travel
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X296 AAG is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 X296 AAG, 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 X296 AAG registered?
X296 AAG is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2001.
Is X296 AAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for X296 AAG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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