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X178 VYC

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,363 mi
Last recorded148,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 148,363 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 148,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 144,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 142,188 miles

Both rear view door mirrors deteriorating

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 2 Sep 2011 142,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear view door mirrors deteriorating

Engine oil level low!

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Slight bind offside front Brake

Pass 8 Sep 2010 137,954 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 137,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 130,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S door mirror glass tarnished.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 130,779 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 130,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 121,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 115,037 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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X178 VYC is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X178 VYC, 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 X178 VYC registered?

X178 VYC is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X178 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X178 VYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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