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Y42 OET

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,570 mi
Last recorded85,570 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 OET
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,500 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,628 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 74,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,758 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 68,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,214 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,640 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,092 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,443 miles

small cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre braid not showing

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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Y42 OET is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y42 OET, 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 Y42 OET registered?

Y42 OET is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y42 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 OET shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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