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Y295 RGM

2001 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 RGM
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,097 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,247 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 112,185 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,871 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,758 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads but no cords or plys visible

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads but no cords or plys visible

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 101,010 miles

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

both front tyres cracking but no cords or plys exposed

Pass 15 May 2014 94,465 miles

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 22 May 2013 92,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,621 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 80,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,404 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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Y295 RGM is a 2001 Audi S8 in Silver 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 S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y295 RGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y295 RGM is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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