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B15 PDW

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

331,948 mi
Last recorded331,948 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 PDW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 331,948 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2014 326,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 323,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 320,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 315,272 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 311,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 310,266 miles

oil leak apparant on gearbox output shaft

Pass 4 Apr 2008 300,581 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 300,581 miles

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

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

both the rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

rear discs and pads in poor condiition

Fail 16 Mar 2007 277,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 277,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 229,556 miles

slight play in offside front lower track control arm

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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B15 PDW is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B15 PDW, 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 B15 PDW registered?

B15 PDW is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is B15 PDW safe to buy?

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