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A8 LWE

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,351 mi
Last recorded241,351 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LWE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 241,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 225,956 miles

offside rear antiroll bar linkage/attachment worn but movement not excessive

poor repairs to tyres

squeal from brakes, nothing visible

Fail 11 Jun 2013 225,956 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear antiroll bar linkage/attachment worn but movement not excessive

poor repairs to tyres

squeal from brakes, nothing visible

Pass 2 Jun 2012 200,774 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 187,698 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 187,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 166,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 143,314 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 143,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 131,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 113,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,476 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 85,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 LWE is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A8 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

A8 LWE is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is A8 LWE safe to buy?

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