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W554 SBF

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,092 mi
Last recorded214,092 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 214,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 202,162 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 202,160 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 182,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 164,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 127,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 122,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 109,598 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 109,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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W554 SBF is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W554 SBF, 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 W554 SBF registered?

W554 SBF is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W554 SBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W554 SBF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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