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W209 EWL

2000 Audi S8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,327 mi
Last recorded165,327 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi S8118,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 EWL
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 165,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 162,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 159,089 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 159,089 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 155,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 153,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 153,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 153,679 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 153,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 152,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 152,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 151,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 148,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 143,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 137,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 130,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 124,166 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 124,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 117,968 miles

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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W209 EWL is a 2000 Audi S8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W209 EWL, 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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What year was W209 EWL registered?

W209 EWL is a 2000 Audi S8, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W209 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W209 EWL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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