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W508 SCF

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,778 mi
Last recorded134,778 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 SCF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2014 134,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 131,070 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 131,066 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 124,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 112,982 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 112,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,644 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,032 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 103,943 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,104 miles

some damage and distortion to both front tyres.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 84,205 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear seat belts cheched with child seats inplace

both rear tyres starting to split

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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W508 SCF is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W508 SCF, 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 W508 SCF registered?

W508 SCF is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W508 SCF safe to buy?

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