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X296 AAG

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,860 mi
Last recorded204,860 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 AAG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 204,860 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 204,858 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 200,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013
Pass 10 May 2012 190,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 183,443 miles

both o/s tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2011 183,405 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 168,639 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 168,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 146,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 146,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,901 miles

Advise centre exhaust corroded

Advise n/s/f mirror discoloured

Fail 10 Apr 2008 122,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 95,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 80,584 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 80,584 miles

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.

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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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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X296 AAG is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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