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Y258 NJO

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,808 mi
Last recorded141,808 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 NJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,808 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 136,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 130,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 123,898 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 123,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 118,724 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 113,453 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,453 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,626 miles

both mirrors slighly deteriorated

front brake pads look like they have got very hot in the past

offside front brake binding slighly

Fail 16 Jun 2012 108,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both mirrors slighly deteriorated

front brake pads look like they have got very hot in the past

offside front brake binding slighly

Pass 2 Jul 2011 105,934 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 105,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 100,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,027 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,135 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 75,451 miles

Nearside 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)

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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Y258 NJO is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y258 NJO, 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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Y258 NJO is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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