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A8 FXJ

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,641 mi
Last recorded47,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 47,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 47,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 47,629 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,047 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 33,039 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 23,968 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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A8 FXJ is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A8 FXJ, 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 A8 FXJ registered?

A8 FXJ is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is A8 FXJ safe to buy?

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