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Y574 TKE

2001 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,771 mi
Last recorded96,771 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Audi S8105,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 TKE
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,771 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 96,771 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 96,501 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear brake discs starting to rust

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear pads 50% †front pads 80% left

small chip in front screen

Fail 1 Jun 2007 96,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

air bag warning light on

both rear brake discs starting to rust

front pads 80% left

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear pads 50% left

small chip in front screen

Pass 8 Apr 2006 88,141 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y574 TKE is a 2001 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y574 TKE, 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 Y574 TKE registered?

Y574 TKE is a 2001 Audi S8, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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