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X159 NJW

2000 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 NJW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 94,197 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 92,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 89,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 84,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,740 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,660 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 77,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,826 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 72,780 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 May 2013 65,889 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 65,838 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 63,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 54,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 50,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2008 47,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,897 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge †o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + perished

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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X159 NJW is a 2000 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X159 NJW, 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 X159 NJW registered?

X159 NJW is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X159 NJW safe to buy?

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