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W38 AAP

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,728 mi
Last recorded80,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 AAP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 80,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 79,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 78,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,909 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,862 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 76,127 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,425 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear diff front seal weeping ()

engine covers fitted

engine covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted at rear covering brake lines

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,425 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear diff front seal weeping ()

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 tyre valves are perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted

engine covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted at rear covering brake lines

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,869 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel top columbe bush (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers undertrays oil leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,865 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

o.s.f. brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o.s.f. brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,177 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 61,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,304 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,304 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper 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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W38 AAP is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W38 AAP, 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 W38 AAP registered?

W38 AAP is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W38 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 AAP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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