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Y261 LRN

2001 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,213 mi
Last recorded155,213 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 LRN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 155,213 miles

Brake pad wear warning lights illuminated at test

Engine management warning light illuminated at test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor oil leak on offside output differential oil seal

Fail 16 Oct 2014 155,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad wear warning lights illuminated at test

Engine management warning light illuminated at test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor oil leak on offside output differential oil seal

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 142,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 140,995 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 138,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 138,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 122,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor binding from offside front brake.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 109,282 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor binding from offside front brake.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,205 miles

Slight oil leak from offside rear axle seal

Pass 27 Dec 2006 77,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 77,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise pad wear indicator on,pads well over 1;5mm.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,858 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y261 LRN is a 2001 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y261 LRN, 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 Y261 LRN registered?

Y261 LRN is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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