MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,133 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
deep cracks in tyres
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X299 YYA is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X299 YYA, 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 X299 YYA registered?
X299 YYA is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 2001.
Is X299 YYA safe to buy?
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