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X978 BRP

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,277 mi
Last recorded138,277 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 BRP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 138,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

hissing noise from engine when tured off

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge on a stepped treaded tyre

one jet in each washer not working

Fail 19 Jan 2009 138,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

hissing noise from engine when tured off

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge on a stepped treaded tyre

one jet in each washer not working

Pass 10 Jan 2008 126,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2007 116,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 95,183 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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X978 BRP is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X978 BRP, 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 X978 BRP registered?

X978 BRP is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X978 BRP safe to buy?

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