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W172 JJO

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,469 mi
Last recorded149,469 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 JJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 149,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 146,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 137,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 127,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 120,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 116,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 115,998 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 112,622 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 110,279 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 110,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,293 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2010 106,248 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2009 99,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 99,552 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,923 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 95,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,538 miles

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

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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W172 JJO is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W172 JJO, 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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W172 JJO is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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