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X953 WLG

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,770 mi
Last recorded125,770 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 WLG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 125,770 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 125,797 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 118,883 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 118,883 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,553 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 110,552 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 102,279 miles

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

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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X953 WLG is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X953 WLG, 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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X953 WLG is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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