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Y474 TGN

2001 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 TGN
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018
Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,631 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 106,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 106,622 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/f/top susp arm//steering susp slight//corrosion comps and structure//o/s rack boot

Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,129 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 103,118 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 98,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 79,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 79,724 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

nearside rear tyre near limit

Fail 11 Jan 2007 79,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leaking from rear geag oil seal on exhaust

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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Y474 TGN is a 2001 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,878 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y474 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y474 TGN registered?

Y474 TGN is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y474 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 TGN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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