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A8 YAY

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,134 mi
Last recorded152,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YAY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2012 152,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2011 144,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 134,844 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 26 Feb 2009 125,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 113,995 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wheel dragging/binding.

Offside rear inner CV oil weep.

Slight body damadge to grille, bonnet,and nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 99,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,879 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 YAY is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

A8 YAY is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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