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S8 JCU

2000 Audi A8

Purple Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,005 mi
Last recorded191,005 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JCU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 191,005 miles

both front wipers torn on edges

exhaust system corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

o/s/r lamp slightly insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 188,224 miles

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f wiper torn on edges and smearing slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2013 188,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f wiper torn on edges and smearing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2012 186,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 183,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 183,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 180,338 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2009 174,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2008 167,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 161,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 161,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 155,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 155,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 148,252 miles

rear registration plate damaged

windscreen cracked on offside

Fail 23 Aug 2005 147,458 miles

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

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

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 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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S8 JCU is a 2000 Audi A8 in Purple with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S8 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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