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W144 XGO

2000 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,159 mi
Last recorded105,159 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S8118,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 XGO
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,159 miles

Nearside rear door can not be opened from the inside

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x18 100w XL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,158 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective water goes all over the floor. Headlamp cleaning jets do not function (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear door can not be opened from the inside

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x18 100w XL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 105,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall / bead area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired link has been fitted incorrectly and is fouling the suspension arm (2.4.A.2)

Nearside door can not be opened from the inside

Nearside door can not be opened from the inside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x18 100 W XL (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,793 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very near wear limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,791 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged locking nut corroded and has broken in half (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very near wear limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2015 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 16 May 2014 99,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,459 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,402 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 91,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,711 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,293 miles

Coolant is low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers are smeary

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 82,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,450 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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W144 XGO is a 2000 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 118,911 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W144 XGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W144 XGO is a 2000 Audi S8, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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