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W968 SBC

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,026 mi
Last recorded174,026 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 SBC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 174,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 164,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 148,650 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 148,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 146,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

rear diff oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 146,099 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside mirror does not provide view to the rear

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

rear diff oil leak

traction control light flickering

Pass 17 Aug 2011 143,958 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Aug 2011 143,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 134,342 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 134,342 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 121,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 113,400 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 104,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 104,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,240 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 93,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W968 SBC is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W968 SBC, 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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W968 SBC is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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