MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested due to suspension (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Has been cut (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No rebound control (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Has been cut (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No rebound control (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All rear suspension bushes perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket loose on caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
rear diff seal slight leak
under trays
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Wheel bolt(s) missing one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
rear diff seal slight leak
under trays
engine oil leak
low brake pad lamp on
nearside front tyre worn close to limit
oil pressure sensor lamp on
rear diff oil leak
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine has oil leak
n/s/f tyre near 2m marker
n/s/r tyre wearingon inner side
rear diff has oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y817 SWR is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y817 SWR, 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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Y817 SWR is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 2 July 2001.
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