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W696 ACY

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 ACY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 92,543 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2021 92,543 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 81,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

two rear tyres low in tred

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,661 miles

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

NSF tyre has slight cut but not deep - advise only

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake Discs slighty rusty on edges - advise only

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 77,660 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

NSF tyre has slight cut but not deep - advise only

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake Discs slighty rusty on edges - advise only

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

windscreen washers provide sufficient fluid but need aim adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,054 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,053 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 66,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both nearside & offside front tyres abnormal wear

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

Rear licence plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,797 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 61,797 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,406 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 48,168 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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W696 ACY is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W696 ACY, 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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W696 ACY is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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