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W285 RPF

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,582 mi
Last recorded188,582 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RPF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 188,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 188,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 184,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 183,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 177,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 176,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 172,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 172,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,527 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 170,937 miles

rear disc's

Pass 5 Jun 2009 168,356 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 168,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 166,158 miles

1 powersteering resevoer slightly leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2008 166,158 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1 powersteering resevoer slightly leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2007 160,195 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 160,195 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are close to legal limit

near side park brake not working

Pass 17 Mar 2006 147,985 miles

1 brake fluid level slightly low 2 powersteering res., leaking 3 both rear anti roll bar links have some free play

Fail 14 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W285 RPF is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W285 RPF, 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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W285 RPF is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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