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Y408 BMS

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,466 mi
Last recorded109,466 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 BMS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,466 miles

MINOR LEAK FROM O/S RACK BOOT

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,343 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 103,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 101,833 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2018 101,833 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 99,329 miles

eml on

Pass 18 May 2015 96,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 94,652 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 94,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 92,847 miles

offside front exhaust flex pipe has slight leak

Fail 29 May 2013 92,847 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front exhaust flex pipe has slight leak

Pass 29 May 2012 89,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 81,614 miles

both front tyres have inner tread wear

Pass 22 May 2008 74,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

nearside wiper

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,355 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,274 miles

oil leak

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y408 BMS is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y408 BMS, 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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Y408 BMS is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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