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X473 YBD

2001 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,184 mi
Last recorded159,184 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 YBD
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 159,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 152,020 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 152,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 143,037 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 138,403 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 135,360 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside of windscreen cracked outside of swept area but not affecting drivers view too the road

rear number plate delaminated slightly but can still be read from required distance (20 meters)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 129,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear brakes binding slightly

one nearside washer jet poor

Fail 6 Nov 2008 129,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 120,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 120,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 89,546 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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X473 YBD is a 2001 Audi S8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X473 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X473 YBD is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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