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W823 CWX

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,282 mi
Last recorded161,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 CWX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2009 161,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on .

exhaust middle box corroded ok for test

rear anti roll bar cracked and worn

slight oil leak from gear box n/s

slight oil leak from prop shaft

Pass 30 Jul 2009 161,282 miles

air bag light on .

exhaust middle box corroded ok for test

rear anti roll bar cracked and worn

slight oil leak from gear box n/s

slight oil leak from prop shaft

Pass 25 Jun 2008 152,907 miles

air bag light lit on dash

Fail 25 Jun 2008 152,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air bag light lit on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2007 141,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 141,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 128,295 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 128,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W823 CWX is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W823 CWX, 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 W823 CWX registered?

W823 CWX is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W823 CWX safe to buy?

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