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X901 TAO

2000 Audi A8

Gold Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,164 mi
Last recorded150,164 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 TAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 150,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 150,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 149,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 147,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 147,775 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2017 147,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four front top arm inner bushes worn

long brake pedal travel

Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 105,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,354 miles

exhaust coroded

nsf tyre slighty worn inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 98,354 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust coroded

nsf tyre slighty worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,132 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,591 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 90,531 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,769 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

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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X901 TAO is a 2000 Audi A8 in Gold with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X901 TAO, 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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What year was X901 TAO registered?

X901 TAO is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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