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D2 AOO

2001 Audi A8

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,173 mi
Last recorded156,173 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 AOO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 156,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 154,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 153,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 151,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 149,894 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 146,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 145,587 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 144,801 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 141,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,246 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 129,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 117,863 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 104,968 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 96,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 90,124 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Dec 2007 78,945 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

some corrosion to front brake disc faces

Fail 7 Dec 2006 67,654 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,266 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 55,874 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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D2 AOO is a 2001 Audi A8 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D2 AOO, 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 D2 AOO registered?

D2 AOO is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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