MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light illuminated.
N/s/f brake flexi slightly chaffed.
Passenger windscreen washer inop.
Slight leak at n/s/f outer cv boot.
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.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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