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X161 WTN

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,728 mi
Last recorded161,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 WTN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 161,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 161,702 miles

Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 148,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 140,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 140,718 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 131,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 131,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 121,626 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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X161 WTN is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X161 WTN, 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

How do I check the history of X161 WTN?

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What year was X161 WTN registered?

X161 WTN is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X161 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X161 WTN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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