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E14 ESA

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,215 mi
Last recorded160,215 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 ESA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 160,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 160,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also rubber come away (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 159,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 159,047 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 158,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 157,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 156,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 156,090 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 156,084 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 155,763 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end and o/s/f top arms

Pass 1 Dec 2015 154,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 145,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 143,426 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 138,527 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all arms rubber split including both track rod end

Pass 20 Apr 2010 134,302 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 134,302 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 118,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 110,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 89,097 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 89,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

oil leak

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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E14 ESA is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E14 ESA, 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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E14 ESA is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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