MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre perished
n/s/r tyre perished
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
smoke issues from under o/s/f wheel arch when engine running.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
smoke issues from under o/s/f wheel arch when engine running.
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X488 OEV is a 2000 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 X488 OEV, 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 X488 OEV registered?
X488 OEV is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 15 September 2000.
Is X488 OEV safe to buy?
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