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W826 JBW

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 JBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019
Fail 22 Nov 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 200,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 182,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded in places

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 182,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded in places

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 176,379 miles

Nearside front and offside front top suspension arm bushes showing age,wear and splitting

Nearside wing mirror requires attention

Offside headlamp washer requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wiper smear

Fail 12 Aug 2013 176,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and offside front top suspension arm bushes showing age,wear and splitting

Nearside wing mirror requires attention

Offside headlamp washer requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wiper smear

Pass 20 Aug 2012 168,858 miles

Nearside rear/front to rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Nearside wing mirror glass requires attention

Offside headlamp washer requires attention

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor mistings of oil

Pass 23 Aug 2011 159,259 miles

Alloy wheels show deterioration

Nearside wing mirror glass deteriorating

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Suspension components showing general age and wear

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor oil leaks

Wet Test

Pass 19 Aug 2010 146,795 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 146,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door mirror glass in poor condition.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 138,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding at rear by fuel tank

nearside front strutt heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 130,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 118,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

all four front lower arm bushes perishing

all four front top suspension arm bushes perishing

front drop link bushes perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 107,230 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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W826 JBW is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc 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 W826 JBW, 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 W826 JBW registered?

W826 JBW is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W826 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W826 JBW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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