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A8 VYC

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 167,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 162,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 158,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 158,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 156,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 156,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 145,502 miles

Damage to sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

Offside front lower grille missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 128,875 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 125,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 107,083 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 106,741 miles

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

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 VYC is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

A8 VYC is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is A8 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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