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W191 WGK

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,466 mi
Last recorded172,466 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 WGK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 172,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 151,393 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 151,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust sleeves (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 135,425 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 135,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 116,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 98,324 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,425 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 64,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,535 miles

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

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

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,664 miles

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S/f door mirror glass slightly tarnished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

N/S/R tyre slightly deformed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,664 miles

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/f door mirror glass slightly tarnished

N/S/R tyre slightly deformed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,363 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,982 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,759 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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W191 WGK is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc 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 W191 WGK, 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 W191 WGK registered?

W191 WGK is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W191 WGK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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