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A8 UKG

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,734 mi
Last recorded135,734 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 135,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush [has been chalked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush [has been chalked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm[has been chalked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front bumper taped

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 135,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 129,385 miles

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,334 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,557 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 115,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,015 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 112,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,138 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,436 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 100,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,348 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 97,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,445 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,505 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Aug 2007 88,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine light on

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 UKG is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

A8 UKG is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is A8 UKG safe to buy?

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