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X688 EKL

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,581 mi
Last recorded153,581 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 EKL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 153,581 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 153,581 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 152,773 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 152,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside downpipe before flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper right arm inner bush rubber torn

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 142,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2015 142,418 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2015 141,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2014 131,798 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Engine warning lamp on

Front No plate damaged but still legible.

Rear No plate deteriorating

Small chips in screen

Fail 14 Jun 2014 131,798 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Engine warning lamp on

Front No plate damaged but still legible.

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

Rear No plate deteriorating

Small chips in screen

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,278 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs worn thin and corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 111,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering reservoir cap missing

Rear brake discs worn thin and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,942 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 105,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,357 miles

Engine light on

Front and rear number plate starting to perish

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 99,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine light on

Front and rear number plate starting to perish

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 89,172 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,172 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 82,343 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 82,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

oil leak under the car

osr tyre starting to crack in between treads

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,540 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked in treaded area

Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 70,792 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

oil leak

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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X688 EKL is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X688 EKL, 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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X688 EKL is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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