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X352 MEC

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,000 mi
Last recorded148,000 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX352 MEC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 148,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2018

both front wipers becoming slow over windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2017 139,556 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake efficency slightly low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,625 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 134,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre perished within tread area

Fail 30 Jul 2014 132,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre perished within tread area

Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,774 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre mishaped on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,264 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 124,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2011 120,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,441 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 109,461 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 107,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 104,698 miles

handbrakes close to min req-

rear discs & pads.. †screen chipped..

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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X352 MEC is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X352 MEC, 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 X352 MEC registered?

X352 MEC is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X352 MEC safe to buy?

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