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X559 OEV

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,872 mi
Last recorded163,872 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 OEV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 163,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 163,872 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 161,381 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,631 miles

Central Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect small leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning os tail lamp on boot lid nw (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 156,652 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Three small stone chips not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/Outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle tread is getting low and inner edge worn. GOODYEAR EFFICIENT GRIP 225/55/R17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 156,652 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F and O/S/F Upper Suspension arm bushes split (REAR FACING ARMS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Inner pipe visible (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Three small stone chips not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear flange oil seal leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/Outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle tread is getting low and inner edge worn. GOODYEAR EFFICIENT GRIP 225/55/R17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 153,342 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 153,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 143,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,463 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 137,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 133,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 129,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 117,814 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 113,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 110,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 105,410 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 105,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 100,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 100,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,905 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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X559 OEV is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X559 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X559 OEV registered?

X559 OEV is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X559 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 OEV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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