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A8 DPU

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,144 mi
Last recorded75,144 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,228 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,172 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,739 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,972 miles

front tyres weaing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,891 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,479 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,479 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 9,690 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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A8 DPU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

A8 DPU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is A8 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 DPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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