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W202 PTN

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,343 mi
Last recorded78,343 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 PTN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Brake pedal travel quite long? (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,856 miles

Brake pedal travel is a little more than expected, poss air in system?

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal travel is a little more than expected, poss air in system?

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,744 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,164 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,907 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 61,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 58,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2012 54,826 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 55,712 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 55,712 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,290 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2009 50,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,649 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 46,649 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 42,709 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 42,709 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 38,584 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 38,584 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

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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W202 PTN is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W202 PTN, 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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W202 PTN is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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