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X997 AKU

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 AKU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,017 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 116,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,255 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to split

Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to split

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,201 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 114,201 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,475 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,651 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 96,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,736 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 112,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,753 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,415 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 64,070 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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X997 AKU is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X997 AKU, 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 X997 AKU registered?

X997 AKU is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 11 November 2000.

Is X997 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 AKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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