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Y861 PTS

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,218 mi
Last recorded141,218 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 PTS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 141,218 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

N/s/f brake flexi slightly chaffed.

Passenger windscreen washer inop.

Slight leak at n/s/f outer cv boot.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 141,217 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management light illuminated.

N/s/f brake flexi slightly chaffed.

Passenger windscreen washer inop.

Slight leak at n/s/f outer cv boot.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,570 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 98,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,819 miles

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

steering and susp slight // eml

Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,733 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,592 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,946 miles

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

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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Y861 PTS is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y861 PTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y861 PTS registered?

Y861 PTS is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y861 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 PTS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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