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X38 XEX

2000 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,187 mi
Last recorded183,187 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 XEX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 183,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 183,173 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached nearside front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 183,161 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 173,294 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 173,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 165,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 165,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 156,172 miles

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BRACKET DETACHED FROM CALIPER - SECURED WITH CABLE TIE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joints to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wires cut

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joints to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor (weld)

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension subframe corroded and has been painted over

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Apr 2022 156,167 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BRACKET DETACHED FROM CALIPER - SECURED WITH CABLE TIE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arms to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wires cut

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension arms to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension subframe corroded and has been painted over

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Apr 2022 156,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 153,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 149,046 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 149,032 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 145,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 145,051 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 137,108 miles

O/S track rod end gaiter split.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 137,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Engine oil leak

O/S track rod end gaiter split.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 137,083 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

n/s/f washer jet inop

Pass 10 Nov 2008 118,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 118,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 95,642 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,421 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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X38 XEX is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X38 XEX, 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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X38 XEX is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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