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X258 AEL

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,686 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,323 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2008 89,391 miles

engine producing a bit of blue smoke

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 59,729 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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X258 AEL is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEL, 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 X258 AEL registered?

X258 AEL is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X258 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X258 AEL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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