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A8 JXG

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,167 mi
Last recorded153,167 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 153,167 miles

Both rear brake pipe unions corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 151,356 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe union n/s/r corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 151,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe union n/s/r corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 146,277 miles

N/S/R brake caliper damp but no sign of leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 146,270 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/R brake caliper damp but no sign of leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 143,764 miles

exhaust paste on joints

Fail 27 Mar 2015 143,753 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust paste on joints

Pass 1 Nov 2013 138,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 138,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 137,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 135,301 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 135,295 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 129,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 129,786 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 121,021 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 121,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 112,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,772 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 93,644 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 93,640 miles

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 JXG is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

A8 JXG is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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