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K8 ALM

2001 Audi A8

Brown Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,161 mi
Last recorded180,161 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 ALM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 180,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,402 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 174,072 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 165,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 154,818 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust rusty

n/s/f electric suspension monitor broken

Fail 28 Nov 2013 154,818 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust rusty

n/s/f electric suspension monitor broken

Pass 6 Dec 2012 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,551 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 128,551 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 111,515 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 111,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,713 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 105,713 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,864 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 74,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,016 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,016 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,109 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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K8 ALM is a 2001 Audi A8 in Brown with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K8 ALM, 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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K8 ALM is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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