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Y926 RFH

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,116 mi
Last recorded154,116 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 RFH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 154,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 149,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 142,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 141,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 140,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 132,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 120,823 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,973 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,095 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 108,095 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,854 miles

near side front tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Aug 2008 87,853 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

near side front tyre low on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,325 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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Y926 RFH is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y926 RFH, 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 Y926 RFH registered?

Y926 RFH is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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