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V149 HLK

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,940 mi
Last recorded124,940 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 HLK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 124,940 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 122,398 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 122,382 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,297 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 121,700 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 111,630 miles

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

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

o/s inner side light n/w

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,327 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,170 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 83,167 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,845 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,720 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 61,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 52,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,368 miles

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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V149 HLK is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V149 HLK, 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 V149 HLK registered?

V149 HLK is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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