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X695 ECL

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,915 mi
Last recorded122,915 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX695 ECL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,646 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,827 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 98,827 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,413 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 83,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,993 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2009 72,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,105 miles

o/side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2008 60,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front and offside rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2006 49,601 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 49,601 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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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X695 ECL is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X695 ECL, 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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X695 ECL is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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