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N888 SAC

2001 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 SAC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 156,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 144,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 144,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 135,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 119,336 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 119,335 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 103,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 94,900 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 94,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 84,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,204 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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N888 SAC is a 2001 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N888 SAC, 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 N888 SAC registered?

N888 SAC is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is N888 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 SAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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