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W657 WAK

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,152 mi
Last recorded125,152 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 WAK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 116,802 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,325 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 113,325 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 113,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 113,191 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise air bag light on.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 112,358 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2009 107,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 101,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 87,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,150 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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W657 WAK is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W657 WAK, 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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W657 WAK is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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