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W357 MUD

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

129,127 mi
Last recorded129,127 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 MUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 129,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 129,124 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,334 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,318 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,747 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished and bonding starting to fail (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished heavily (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

suspect slight gearbox oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,701 miles

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

both steering rack gaitors have a light misting of oil, suspect steering rack shaft seals have just started to leak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension bushes perished and started to split away

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,583 miles

front discs worn,pads look low

spare tyre heavily perished and cracked reccomend replacement

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,960 miles

play at ns steering track rod

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,483 miles

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

slight play at nsf steering arm

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in N/S steering rack joint

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,418 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,808 miles

slight play in n/s part of rack and pinion

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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W357 MUD is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W357 MUD, 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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What year was W357 MUD registered?

W357 MUD is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W357 MUD safe to buy?

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