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B16 SGL

2000 Audi A8

Purple Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,519 mi
Last recorded163,519 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SGL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 163,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 163,190 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 162,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 161,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 158,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 153,580 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 150,150 miles

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 142,215 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 134,275 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 126,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 125,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 102,084 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 102,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 85,496 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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B16 SGL is a 2000 Audi A8 in Purple with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B16 SGL, 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 B16 SGL registered?

B16 SGL is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is B16 SGL safe to buy?

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