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L11 NGU

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,366 mi
Last recorded174,366 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 NGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 174,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 163,098 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 153,128 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deter and starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front exhaust pipe has temp type repair carried out

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 147,908 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 141,527 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,254 miles

Engine Management Light Iluminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2013 136,254 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 127,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s track rod end bonding weak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 118,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,042 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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L11 NGU is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L11 NGU, 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 L11 NGU registered?

L11 NGU is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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