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S8 CGY

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,850 mi
Last recorded188,850 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CGY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 188,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 188,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 182,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 173,026 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 155,974 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)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded at joints

Fail 24 Nov 2014 155,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 27 Nov 2013 142,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 141,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp rear sensor mounting bracket broken

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 130,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 123,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 117,731 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 76,545 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 68,289 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S8 CGY is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S8 CGY, 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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S8 CGY is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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