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X361 BGW

2000 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 BGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 123,070 miles

front brake discs corroded (inner edge)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2010 121,753 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges,

Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,490 miles

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

tyre cracking n/s rear

Pass 20 Oct 2008 116,008 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 115,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 113,115 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 112,612 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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X361 BGW is a 2000 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X361 BGW, 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 X361 BGW registered?

X361 BGW is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X361 BGW safe to buy?

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