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Y354 LWL

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,101 mi
Last recorded192,101 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 192,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2011 188,013 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 177,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag lamp illuminated

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split/cut long enough to meet fail requirements but not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged rubber patches glued over damaged area

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split/cut long enough to meet fail requirements but not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged rubber patches glued over damaged area

Fail 3 Sep 2010 177,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag lamp illuminated

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split/cut long enough to meet fail requirements but not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged rubber patches glued over damaged area

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split/cut long enough to meet fail requirements but not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged rubber patches glued over damaged area

Pass 20 Aug 2009 167,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 153,414 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 153,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 135,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 97,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,090 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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Y354 LWL is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y354 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 Y354 LWL registered?

Y354 LWL is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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