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W914 VLU

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW914 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear ball joint arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,358 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s front lower ball joint arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,936 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,046 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,450 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,551 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2010 52,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 52,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,554 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,695 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,451 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 39,451 miles

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

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)

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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W914 VLU is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W914 VLU, 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 W914 VLU registered?

W914 VLU is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W914 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W914 VLU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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