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Y36 OCT

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,111 mi
Last recorded150,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 150,111 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 150,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 149,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 145,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 140,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 134,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 129,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 124,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 117,800 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 113,862 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

center exhaust box corroding

nsf cv boot weaping and perishing

oil leak

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 105,138 miles

os cv boot weaping close to excess

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 95,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 81,818 miles

N/S/R seat belt not fulley tested child seat fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2006 81,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wiperblade starting to split

N/S/R seat belt not fulley tested child seat fitted

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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Y36 OCT is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y36 OCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y36 OCT registered?

Y36 OCT is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y36 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y36 OCT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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