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W277 PKS

2000 Audi A8

Grey Lpg 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

215,174 mi
Last recorded215,174 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 PKS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 215,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 205,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 196,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear arm bushes perished

Offside Rear rear arm bushes perished

Rear surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 26 Oct 2017 191,419 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 181,748 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 169,433 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 169,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 161,781 miles

Exhaust centre box slightly deterioated.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 161,781 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre box slightly deterioated.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 150,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 139,929 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 139,929 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 132,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 127,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,911 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 98,911 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,934 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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W277 PKS is a 2000 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W277 PKS, 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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W277 PKS is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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