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Y871 EBB

2001 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,615 mi
Last recorded133,615 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 EBB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 133,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,300 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 110,912 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 103,782 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,005 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,722 miles

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

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

front suspension arms slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,133 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight bind at off side rear brake

slight inbalance at front brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,133 miles

slight bind at off side rear brake

slight inbalance at front brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2009 85,112 miles

slight blow at centre exhaust sections

Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,094 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight blow at centre exhaust sections

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,692 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,427 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,427 miles

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

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 Feb 2007 53,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

on road test:- slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing?

Fail 2 Feb 2007 53,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Feb 2006 44,136 miles

nearside rear brake requires attention soon

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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Y871 EBB is a 2001 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y871 EBB, 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 Y871 EBB registered?

Y871 EBB is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y871 EBB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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