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W351 YAP

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 YAP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 117,635 miles

Front brake application uneven but not quite to point of failure, advise inspection/repair

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake application uneven but not quite to point of failure, advise inspection/repair

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front beam converted to flat image

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 116,842 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both. (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 113,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,484 miles

Brake pad warning light on. Offside front pad sensor damaged.

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Rear All suspension bushes deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 111,484 miles

Brake pad warning light on. Offside front pad sensor damaged.

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working Bulb 380. (1.2.1b)

Rear All suspension bushes deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,715 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 100,613 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,124 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 89,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,121 miles

play in n/s track rod end

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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W351 YAP is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W351 YAP, 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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W351 YAP is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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