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W494 URD

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,051 mi
Last recorded140,051 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 URD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,051 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 147,051 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad warning light (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 130,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 122,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,087 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2010 107,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 100,254 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 100,211 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,108 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 94,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,490 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 83,465 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 75,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 75,128 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 65,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 65,217 miles

n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres devoid of tread on inner 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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W494 URD is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W494 URD, 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 W494 URD registered?

W494 URD is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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