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W395 DGU

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 DGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 124,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,575 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,585 miles

coolant leak around resevoir.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,232 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2011 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,049 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

petrol tank cover broke

Pass 6 Feb 2009 78,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 78,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 13 Feb 2008 71,308 miles

Advise replacement of rear brake pads.

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear handbrake mechanism at caliper not returning to the fully off position.Possibly causing slight binding as previously listed.Advise investigation.

Nearside rear wheel/hub assembly slightly stiff to turn.Advise investigation.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside front lower-rear suspension arm has slight wear in a ball joint.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 71,308 miles

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

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

Advise replacement of rear brake pads.

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear handbrake mechanism at caliper not returning to the fully off position.Possibly causing slight binding as previously listed.Advise investigation.

Nearside rear wheel/hub assembly slightly stiff to turn.Advise investigation.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside front lower-rear suspension arm has slight wear in a ball joint.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,053 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 63,053 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Front anti roll bar link rod rubber bushes deteriorated/perished.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads worn to approx,5 to 7mm.

Nearside and offside front outer CV boots slightly perished.

Not able to visually inspect inner rear brake pads.Advise wheel removal and inspection.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,448 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar link rod bushes perished.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres near minimum wear limits and worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 10 Feb 2006 56,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar link rod bushes perished.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres near minimum limits and worn on inner and outer edges.

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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W395 DGU is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W395 DGU, 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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W395 DGU is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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