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Y211 GAJ

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 GAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 97,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 90,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2013 90,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,132 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 87,129 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,281 miles

Off-side front wheel,slightly binding.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 65,793 miles

nearside washer jet not working †offside door mirror glass discolouring †slight wear evident in both track rod ends †inner faces of both front brake discs are quite noticeably worn †both rear tyres are worn down to an average of 2.5/3.0 mm

Pass 29 Apr 2005 57,390 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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Y211 GAJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y211 GAJ, 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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Y211 GAJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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