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X278 DLG

2000 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,118 mi
Last recorded163,118 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 DLG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 163,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 161,379 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 24 May 2025 161,379 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 158,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 155,418 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 155,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lights will not turn off ( Switch faulty ? )

Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,026 miles

Exhaust corroded - pipes and centre silencer

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light not working- not a requirement

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror glass deteriorated- not obligatory

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,167 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight movement

Front and rear sub frames corroded

oil leak but only slight

Pass 1 Dec 2018 130,339 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 130,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,178 miles

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 116,589 miles

Front front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Straight arm bush worn lower

Nearside Rear Wishbone bush's worn

Nearside Rear straight arm bush worn

Offside Front straight armbush worn lower

Offside Rear Wishbone bush's worn

Offside Rear straight arm bush worn

Rear Anti roll bar corroded and bush worn

Fail 17 Nov 2016 116,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,676 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

both front top rear inner bushes are cracking/splitting.

both rear axle arm bushes are perished inner and outer.

both rear drop links are corroded.

front lower front inner bushes are perished and cracking on both sides.

rear anti roll bar is corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 99,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,801 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,981 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,700 miles

Front brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,771 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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X278 DLG is a 2000 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X278 DLG, 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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X278 DLG is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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