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W717 NWV

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,017 mi
Last recorded162,017 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 NWV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 162,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 160,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 160,538 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,350 miles

inner faces of both front brake discs are in a poor condition

slight bind from the offside rear brake

Fail 16 Mar 2018 150,345 miles

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

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

inner faces of both front brake discs are in a poor condition

slight bind from the offside rear brake

Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,448 miles

the outer edges of both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,346 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 125,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,850 miles

osf headlamp aim on aim limits* shields on engine, underbody,etc and eginr layout,etc, restrict examination* dampness below pas reservoir- no evidence of leakage- could be spillage,etc*

power asst. steering pipes corroded and greased- just acceptable*front anti roll barend link bar bushes worn* front tyres worn to limit- just acceptable* brakehose ferrules corroded*

rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded* wiperclearancepoor* some wear of front and rear brake discs*

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,993 miles

exhaust rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits,slight rear diff. oil leak,some acceptable play and movement in front suspension balljoints both sides.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,941 miles

reardiff leaking, exhaust very rusty in places, both front brake disc inner faces corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,316 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,231 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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W717 NWV is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W717 NWV, 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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W717 NWV is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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