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W652 OSP

2000 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

115,239 mi
Last recorded115,239 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 OSP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 115,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 115,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing rear arm bolt insecure and nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,240 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s front tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 May 2016 106,238 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipes (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/s and o/s wipers torn (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2011 97,106 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,773 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 84,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2008 83,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,771 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 75,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 74,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W652 OSP is a 2000 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 W652 OSP, 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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W652 OSP is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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