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Y1 SPJ

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,623 mi
Last recorded64,623 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 SPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,623 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer surface (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 1 Dec 2022 64,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer surface (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,473 miles

under trays fitted rear

Fail 27 Oct 2020 54,473 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted rear

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,202 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,762 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 42,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,193 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,689 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 38,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front dicc corroded

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,892 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,804 miles

Air bag light is on

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,271 miles

cannot complete test due to child seats fitted cannot check rear seat belts

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,804 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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Y1 SPJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y1 SPJ, 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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Y1 SPJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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