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W774 VGU

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,895 mi
Last recorded74,895 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW774 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 74,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,467 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,754 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,927 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear brake discs corroded on outer surfaces

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,918 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs corroded on outer surfaces

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,389 miles

Both front brake discs corroded at edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 48,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Both front tyres are bald on inner edges.

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 20 Feb 2008 43,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,162 miles

slight oil leaking from rear of gearbox onto exhaust

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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W774 VGU is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W774 VGU, 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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What year was W774 VGU registered?

W774 VGU is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W774 VGU safe to buy?

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