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X519 OSL

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,049 mi
Last recorded172,049 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX519 OSL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 172,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 167,874 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 167,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 163,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 163,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 160,324 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 160,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 158,062 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 158,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 153,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 149,253 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 144,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 129,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 114,580 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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X519 OSL is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X519 OSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X519 OSL registered?

X519 OSL is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X519 OSL safe to buy?

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