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A8 PFX

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,496 mi
Last recorded99,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PFX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 98,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,874 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 98,760 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,608 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 91,608 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,339 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 88,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,820 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,774 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox area leaking onto cats

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,048 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,721 miles

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

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

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

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 PFX is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PFX, 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 A8 PFX registered?

A8 PFX is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is A8 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PFX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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