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A8 CTX

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CTX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear position light has 50% of light sources illuminating

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear position light has 50% of light source ilumuniting

Pass 5 Dec 2017 115,786 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Slight binding on nearside rear wheel

brake warning lamp on

Fail 2 Dec 2015 113,881 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Slight binding on nearside rear wheel

brake warning lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,104 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,691 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 97,905 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 97,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,718 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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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A8 CTX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A8 CTX, 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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What year was A8 CTX registered?

A8 CTX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is A8 CTX safe to buy?

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