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X974 HGF

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,543 mi
Last recorded19,543 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 HGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 19,543 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 19,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 19,179 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 19,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,930 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 18,930 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 18,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 12,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,169 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,067 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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X974 HGF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X974 HGF, 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 X974 HGF registered?

X974 HGF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X974 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X974 HGF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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