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Y474 UGK

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,772 mi
Last recorded138,772 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 UGK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 138,772 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 133,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,396 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,575 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,461 miles

offside rear tyre on limmits

park brake only just met the limmits

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,095 miles

nearside front tyre cloe to limmit

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,537 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)

Oil leak

small cut in n/s/f tyres sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,534 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak

small cut in n/s/f tyres sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,748 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,593 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 44,493 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 44,442 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y474 UGK is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y474 UGK, 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 Y474 UGK registered?

Y474 UGK is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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