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W218 EWL

2000 Audi S8

Purple Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

315,812 mi
Last recorded315,812 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi S8118,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 EWL
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 315,812 miles

off side front top suspension arm (rear ) rubber bush worn

Fail 1 May 2019 315,811 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side front top suspension arm (rear ) rubber bush worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 303,142 miles

near side front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

near side wiper poor

slight leak on front joint of exhaust

Fail 24 Apr 2018 303,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

near side wiper poor

slight leak on front joint of exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2017 293,369 miles

noise from front suspension under braking but nothing found

slight brake bind at near side rear and inner pad wearing low

Fail 19 Apr 2017 293,366 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from front suspension under braking but nothing found

slight brake bind at near side rear and inner pad wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 278,812 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 278,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 260,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 260,904 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 247,626 miles

noise from front wheels when braking hard and both front anti roll bar links have worn bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2014 247,626 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)

noise from front wheels when braking hard and both front anti roll bar links have worn bushes

Pass 3 May 2013 228,378 miles

near sidde front and both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2013 228,377 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

near sidde front and both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2012 218,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEVEL MIN.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.TYRES-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 218,254 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.TYRES-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 203,194 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 203,194 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

OIL LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 187,074 miles

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-F+R SUBFRAME AREA.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 187,031 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-F+R SUBFRAME AREA.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 1 May 2009 170,321 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 1 May 2009 170,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 148,489 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR-SLIGHT BIND O/S/F BRAKE.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 148,489 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR-SLIGHT BIND O/S/F BRAKE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 129,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 129,614 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 110,011 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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W218 EWL is a 2000 Audi S8 in Purple with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 W218 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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W218 EWL is a 2000 Audi S8, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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