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Y342 SUD

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

149,927 mi
Last recorded149,927 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 149,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes are deteriorated

exhaust system is corroded

noise from belt area

Pass 5 Oct 2018 149,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 148,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 146,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 146,958 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 144,864 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 144,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 140,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 140,220 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 137,080 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 137,080 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2012 129,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 121,067 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 121,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 110,278 miles

Advise parking brake inspection.

All suspension bushes showing signs of age ie perishing and corroding.

Front brake hoses perished and splitting.

Offside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Whole exhaust system corroding.

Fail 14 May 2010 110,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise parking brake inspection.

All suspension bushes showing signs of age ie perishing and corroding.

Front brake hoses perished and splitting.

Offside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Whole exhaust system corroding.

Pass 19 May 2009 97,524 miles

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn , advise replacements....

o/s/r drive shaft oil seal leaking....

Fail 8 May 2009 97,524 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise brake inspection....

brake warning lamp on.....

front & rear brake pads not visable.....

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn , advise replacements....

o/s/r drive shaft oil seal leaking....

rear gearbox oil seal leaking oil onto cats.....

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,730 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre feathering rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre feathering rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2007 71,650 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,479 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate deteriating

Fail 8 May 2006 59,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

number plates discolouring

Pass 8 May 2006 59,030 miles

number plates discolouring

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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Y342 SUD is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 Y342 SUD, 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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Y342 SUD is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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