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A8 PUE

2001 Audi A8

Silver Lpg 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,428 mi
Last recorded172,428 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PUE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 172,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 172,428 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Cannot open bonnet to inspect mot items (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 169,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery fault

Bonnet wont open to check mot testable items

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim And offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension low

Pass 22 Jul 2016 157,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 157,538 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 154,332 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 154,282 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 147,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edges

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

Fail 1 Mar 2012 147,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 124,806 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 124,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 97,367 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres .

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre .

Fail 26 Oct 2006 97,100 miles

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

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

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

uneaven wear on both front tyres + nearside rear

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 PUE is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PUE, 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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A8 PUE is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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