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J40 FWN

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,683 mi
Last recorded92,683 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 FWN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 92,683 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,241 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,227 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,844 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,540 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 82,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml light

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,679 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 66,679 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,465 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,112 miles

advise front discs getting worn/corroded on the inside

strong advise bad gearbox oil leak covering the cats

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges

strong advise rear pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,858 miles

advise front discs getting worn corroded on inner edge and pads wearing unevenly

advise o/s/f tyre worn wearing on inner edge

advise oil leak onto catalytic converter

advise rear pads getting worn (worse on inner )

Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,854 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise front discs getting worn corroded on inner edge and pads wearing unevenly

advise o/s/f tyre worn wearing on inner edge

advise oil leak onto catalytic converter

advise rear pads getting worn (worse on inner )

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,191 miles

advise front discs worn

advise rear pads getting worn

strong advise gearbox leaking oil onto n/s cat

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,097 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

strong advise front discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,135 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 34,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 30,381 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

under tray covers fitted unable to check some components

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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J40 FWN is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J40 FWN, 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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J40 FWN is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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