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W174 BJN

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,086 mi
Last recorded189,086 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 BJN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 189,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 187,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 179,187 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 179,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light staying on

near side rear tyre worn on both outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2007 167,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 156,519 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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W174 BJN is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc 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 W174 BJN, 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 W174 BJN registered?

W174 BJN is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W174 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 BJN 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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