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W524 RFX

2000 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,845 mi
Last recorded135,845 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 RFX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 135,845 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,331 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 127,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,490 miles

offside rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand,further investigation recommended.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,020 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 123,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,991 miles

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

n/side front tyre worn on inner and outer treads

n/side rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 107,085 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,384 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,882 miles

rear numberplate starting to discolour

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 83,958 miles

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

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

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

all tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,587 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,934 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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W524 RFX is a 2000 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W524 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W524 RFX registered?

W524 RFX is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W524 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 RFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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