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V716 NKN

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,031 mi
Last recorded172,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 NKN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 172,031 miles

near side front and both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2025 170,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front and both back tyres on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs corroded and narrow banding

Pass 20 Dec 2023 169,931 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 169,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split and detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 168,964 miles

both front track rod ends have play to safe limit

Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 166,161 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 166,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 163,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 155,564 miles

both rear tyres are perished slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2016 155,561 miles

both front brake discs have surface rust on inner faces

both rear tyres are perished on inner faces slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2015 152,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 152,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 150,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 143,921 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 134,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 124,655 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 124,655 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 116,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 108,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 100,203 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 100,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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V716 NKN is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V716 NKN, 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.

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V716 NKN is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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