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Y448 WOJ

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,982 mi
Last recorded172,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 WOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 172,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 157,120 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 157,120 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r outer side lamp not working.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 136,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 136,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,891 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2009 83,839 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,431 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside 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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Y448 WOJ is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y448 WOJ, 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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Y448 WOJ is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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