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V438 SJO

2000 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,801 mi
Last recorded90,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 SJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,801 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 90,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 87,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,592 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread edge wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,359 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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V438 SJO is a 2000 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 111,940 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 V438 SJO, 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 26 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 V438 SJO registered?

V438 SJO is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V438 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 SJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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