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X295 YGX

2000 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

198,001 mi
Last recorded198,001 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX295 YGX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 198,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 189,091 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 189,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 185,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019

general

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

general

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 170,293 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 170,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 167,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 167,407 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 164,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 164,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 160,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 160,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 156,317 miles

Oil leak

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

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Pass 11 Feb 2013 151,850 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 151,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 144,277 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,926 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 128,821 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake pad worn thin

Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,115 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 111,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 93,158 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 76,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,658 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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X295 YGX is a 2000 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X295 YGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X295 YGX registered?

X295 YGX is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X295 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X295 YGX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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