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A8 GVF

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GVF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 133,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 132,326 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 132,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light-1 bulb inoperative

offside front brake pad deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2010 130,994 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc corroded inner edge

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2010 130,993 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc corroded inner edge

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2009 129,936 miles

both sides outer cv boots cracking

exhaust middle box quite corroded

front tyres wearing

nrearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2009 129,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both sides outer cv boots cracking

exhaust middle box quite corroded

front tyres wearing

nrearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 128,644 miles

both sides front outer cv boots cracking

exhaust middle section corroding

front tyres getting low

Fail 8 Aug 2008 128,643 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both sides front outer cv boots cracking

exhaust middle section corroding

front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 127,324 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 127,322 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn very low close to limit!, fronts getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 126,191 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 GVF is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

A8 GVF is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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