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W49 GFC

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,404 mi
Last recorded143,404 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 GFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,404 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 143,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various bushes showing wear

Fail 7 Dec 2020 133,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both sides high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various bushes showing wear

Pass 24 Dec 2019 129,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,836 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,779 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear tyre has 3 nails in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,723 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 80,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,287 miles

o/s mirror slightly faded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,435 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,366 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre & spare puncture

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,808 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)

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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W49 GFC is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W49 GFC, 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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W49 GFC is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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