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W544 BEC

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 BEC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018

exhaust corroded front to rear and slightly leak

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded front to rear and slightly leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 185,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 0n the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaust box corroded

nearside rear wheel grabbing

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 0n the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaust box corroded

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 185,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 178,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both sides coil springs corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 178,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both sides coil springs corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 161,758 miles

Both rear tyre walls perishing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 May 2012 158,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 156,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 153,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 148,037 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 141,325 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 May 2007 129,979 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 129,979 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 116,643 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 116,643 miles

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

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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W544 BEC is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue 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 W544 BEC, 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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W544 BEC is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W544 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W544 BEC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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