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Y76 GFM

2001 Audi A8

Beige Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,039 mi
Last recorded176,039 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 GFM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 176,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 176,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 167,339 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine + under covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 167,339 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine + under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 160,104 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 146,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake pipe could not be fully assessed due to covered with grease

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 138,809 miles

Both rear discs pitted.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 134,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 134,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 130,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 130,941 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front wheels hard to rotate when raised

Pass 22 Dec 2009 128,016 miles

Oil leak

Oil level low recommend attention

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2009 128,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Oil level low recommend attention

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2008 122,447 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 105,775 miles

front brake pads are low

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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Y76 GFM is a 2001 Audi A8 in Beige with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y76 GFM, 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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Y76 GFM is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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