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X258 ABD

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 ABD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers fitted.

engine management warning light on.

vehicle under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,048 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers fitted.

engine under trays fitted.

vehicles internal headlamp adjusted to re check headlamps.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 124,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust shield loose.

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge.

o/s front brake has a slight bind.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 120,716 miles

FRont discs worn & pitted

Fail 5 Aug 2013 120,710 miles

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

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

FRont discs worn & pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 116,954 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,539 miles

Slight leak,power steering pipes.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 110,530 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Slight leak,power steering pipes.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,924 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 101,731 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 91,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,698 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 77,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 66,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X258 ABD is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X258 ABD, 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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X258 ABD is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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