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Y353 LWL

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,016 mi
Last recorded145,016 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 145,016 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 138,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 134,594 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 129,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 121,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 121,693 miles

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

near/side track rod boot split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,969 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 117,857 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 worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2006 109,341 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y353 LWL is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y353 LWL, 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 Y353 LWL registered?

Y353 LWL is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y353 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y353 LWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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