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W179 JJO

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,186 mi
Last recorded176,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 JJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 176,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 176,131 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

O/S/F foglamp inop

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 167,535 miles

Front number plate cracked..Rear number plate poor

Offside door miror glass poor

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 153,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 142,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W179 JJO is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W179 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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What year was W179 JJO registered?

W179 JJO is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W179 JJO safe to buy?

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