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W953 TTF

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,425 mi
Last recorded225,425 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 TTF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 225,425 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 225,393 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 212,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 196,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 178,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 167,803 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 167,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 164,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 164,344 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 129,627 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 128,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 95,879 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 95,879 miles

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

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

O/S tracj rod end gaiter slightly split

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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W953 TTF is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc 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 W953 TTF, 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 W953 TTF registered?

W953 TTF is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W953 TTF safe to buy?

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