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Y972 ODM

2001 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,839 mi
Last recorded156,839 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 ODM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 156,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 144,309 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 144,220 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 135,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 125,731 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 116,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,561 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 97,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,581 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 87,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front 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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Y972 ODM is a 2001 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y972 ODM, 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 Y972 ODM registered?

Y972 ODM is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y972 ODM safe to buy?

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