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A8 PTX

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,672 mi
Last recorded180,672 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 180,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 180,672 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Mounting (inner wing) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 177,558 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 171,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 162,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 157,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/35x20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 150,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 141,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,794 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 123,293 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 123,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,411 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 102,030 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 102,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,999 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 90,999 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 90,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,641 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 83,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,367 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 80,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2006 69,371 miles

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

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

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 PTX is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

A8 PTX is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is A8 PTX safe to buy?

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