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W408 HBJ

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 HBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016
Fail 6 Jan 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ON INTERIOR MIRROR (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Dec 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,540 miles

Brake disc poor condition , surface corrosion

Front n/s brake tight to turn

Front n/s suspension lower rear arm inner bush poor condition and movement under load

Front o/s suspension upper rear arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 30 Apr 2013 179,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 179,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 173,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 173,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2011 168,685 miles

Gear oil leaking onto cat

Fail 28 Apr 2011 168,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Gear oil leaking onto cat

Fail 29 Apr 2010 163,281 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 163,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 156,964 miles

Rear o/s tyre worn to 1.8mm

Fail 1 May 2009 156,964 miles

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

Rear o/s tyre worn to 1.8mm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 152,031 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 151,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 141,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 141,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front reg plate loose left hand side

Pass 20 Mar 2006 130,013 miles

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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W408 HBJ is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 W408 HBJ, 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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W408 HBJ is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W408 HBJ safe to buy?

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