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Y96 HHP

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 HHP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,054 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,202 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 133,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,331 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 131,969 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 127,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 127,372 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 125,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 124,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 121,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 115,222 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 109,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,007 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,052 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,090 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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Y96 HHP is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 Y96 HHP, 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 Y96 HHP registered?

Y96 HHP is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y96 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 HHP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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