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W344 DNW

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

248,701 mi
Last recorded248,701 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 DNW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 248,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 240,653 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 240,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 232,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 224,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 215,312 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 215,312 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 209,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 202,009 miles

Advise damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall borderline legal

Advise movement felt in both front lower suspension arm back bushes

Advise nearside front tyre close to legal limit on both edges

Advise offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge borderline legal

Pass 3 Jun 2010 194,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 166,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 166,988 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 May 2008 145,827 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 145,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 126,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 107,142 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 107,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W344 DNW is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W344 DNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W344 DNW registered?

W344 DNW is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W344 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W344 DNW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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