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V116 EAN

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,033 mi
Last recorded171,033 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 EAN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 171,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2011 171,022 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2010 160,918 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Feb 2009
Fail 6 Feb 2009 150,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 136,351 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 136,351 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 124,164 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 123,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 106,882 miles

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

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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V116 EAN is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V116 EAN, 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 V116 EAN registered?

V116 EAN is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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