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W956 SCN

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,953 mi
Last recorded186,953 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 SCN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 186,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2021 184,036 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 180,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower outer ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 170,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 168,229 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 165,300 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 165,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 162,084 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 157,155 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 157,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 146,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 146,321 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 134,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 126,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 117,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 112,074 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 112,074 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 102,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 83,324 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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W956 SCN is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W956 SCN, 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 W956 SCN registered?

W956 SCN is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W956 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W956 SCN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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