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X162 EGJ

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 EGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 102,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,573 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,756 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,377 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,966 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 51,878 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,826 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,983 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,200 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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X162 EGJ is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X162 EGJ, 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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X162 EGJ is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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