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W589 URP

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,956 mi
Last recorded172,956 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 URP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 172,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

adviced n/s front tyre wearing close to cords inner tread

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 171,608 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

adviced front tyres wearing on outer treads

Pass 23 Mar 2016 160,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 160,921 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 157,106 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 157,106 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 151,694 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 151,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 144,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 139,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 134,706 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 134,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 129,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,711 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 123,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 123,186 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 115,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 115,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,141 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 Mar 2006 86,533 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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W589 URP is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W589 URP, 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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W589 URP is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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