CarVerify

Free Car Check

W87 ULE

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,589 mi
Last recorded143,589 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 142,656 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 135,532 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,381 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 130,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut but not exposing cords

Offside Rear wheel has a bind

both rear brake pads worn low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 127,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,463 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 120,463 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

cant read milage prperly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 109,580 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 109,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 103,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,462 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 97,462 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,477 miles

oil leak from rear diff

slight damage to o/s/r wing

slight damage to wing mirrors

Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,276 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

near side rear door window cracked

rear diff has heavy oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,892 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 63,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W87 ULE is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W87 ULE, 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

How do I check the history of W87 ULE?

You can check the full history of W87 ULE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W87 ULE registered?

W87 ULE is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W87 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W87 ULE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W87 ULE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W87 ULE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.