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S8 SXX

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,838 mi
Last recorded147,838 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 147,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 141,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 134,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 93,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexy nearside deteriating

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 93,327 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 85,216 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 49,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 36,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,351 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2005 21,735 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)

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 SXX is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SXX, 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 S8 SXX registered?

S8 SXX is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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