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SBZ 5797

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 5797
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,865 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 107,865 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 105,338 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 105,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 98,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 98,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SBZ 5797 is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SBZ 5797, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBZ 5797 registered?

SBZ 5797 is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is SBZ 5797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 5797 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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