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Y449 NPP

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 NPP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,880 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 126,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 125,141 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,470 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 122,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,942 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 120,942 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,660 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 118,642 miles

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 115,859 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 115,849 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,717 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,744 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

o/s cat broken inside

the engine light is on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 105,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

the engine light is on

the o/s cat has brockon up inside

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,315 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end gaitor split

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,912 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 91,912 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,364 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 81,364 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 75,007 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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Y449 NPP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y449 NPP, 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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Y449 NPP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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