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W174 RBN

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,295 mi
Last recorded188,295 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 RBN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 188,295 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 188,284 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Rack leaking from gaitor (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres cracked showing cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushed deteriorated resulting in movement of the rear wheels but not excessive

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Feb 2015 184,322 miles

all four tyres have cracks in the outer tread area but not shwing contruction

Pass 5 Feb 2014 180,397 miles

nearside rear brakes slight binding

Pass 27 Dec 2012 176,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 169,485 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 169,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 161,848 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 161,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 151,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 142,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 128,515 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Nov 2007 128,515 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 116,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 103,710 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 RBN is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RBN, 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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W174 RBN is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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