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Y264 VJW

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,439 mi
Last recorded134,439 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 VJW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 134,439 miles

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)

customer retained blue bulbs from front side lights

lpg fitted

new rear discs and pads ftont pads and suspension arm fitted prior to mot

Fail 19 Nov 2011 134,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

customer retained blue bulbs from front side lights

lpg fitted

new rear discs and pads ftont pads and suspension arm fitted prior to mot

Pass 22 Oct 2010 124,581 miles

Engine management light on

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

O/S/F wheel slightly binding

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

Rear discs slightly worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,004 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 97,226 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 97,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 87,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,376 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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Y264 VJW is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y264 VJW, 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 Y264 VJW registered?

Y264 VJW is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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