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Y865 YAP

2001 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 YAP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,516 miles

Brake pad waning lamp

Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 89,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,208 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,205 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,898 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 68,512 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,612 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily worn at inside edge

offside front tyre heavily worn at inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn at inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,835 miles

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

offside rear tyre heavily worn at inner edge

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily worn at inside edge

offside front tyre heavily worn at inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,774 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,674 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to ply on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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Y865 YAP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y865 YAP, 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 Y865 YAP registered?

Y865 YAP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y865 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y865 YAP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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