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K3 FWH

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,440 mi
Last recorded183,440 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 FWH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 183,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 182,441 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 182,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 165,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside wearing unevenly/ appears to have got hot (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak slight ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 May 2018 165,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside wearing unevenly/ appears to have got hot (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak slight ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 146,388 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 146,382 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 141,987 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 138,948 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,677 miles

all tyre treads cracking

front tyres low on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,118 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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K3 FWH is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K3 FWH, 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 K3 FWH registered?

K3 FWH is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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