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Y209 YVA

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,409 mi
Last recorded135,409 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 YVA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,951 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 12,927 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,189 miles

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Slight differential leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,468 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,469 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,469 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,759 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,058 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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Y209 YVA is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y209 YVA, 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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What year was Y209 YVA registered?

Y209 YVA is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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