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W848 JJA

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,252 mi
Last recorded151,252 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 JJA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 151,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 126,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 113,655 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 13 May 2011 113,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 104,741 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 104,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 94,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 84,469 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 84,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,164 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,201 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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W848 JJA is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W848 JJA, 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 W848 JJA registered?

W848 JJA is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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