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Y908 WBT

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 WBT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,687 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

under try fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,143 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 87,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,410 miles

Oil leak

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass slightly faded

o/s/f lower grill panel broken

Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,898 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass slightly faded

o/s/f lower grill panel broken

wiper blades are in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,575 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management warning light on.

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

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

Rear differential leaking.

Transmission leaking oiol onto catalytic converter.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded.

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management warning light on.

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

Nearside front brake caliper has both piston gaitors adrift,Strong Advise.

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

Offside front brake caliper has both piston gaitors adrift,Strong Advise.

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

Rear differential leaking.

Transmission leaking oiol onto catalytic converter.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,351 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brakes not tested due to tyres and driveshaft boot.

rear tyres worn and cracking in tread.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,278 miles

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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Y908 WBT is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y908 WBT, 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 Y908 WBT registered?

Y908 WBT is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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