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X731 YGU

2000 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 YGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 142,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 139,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 139,456 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,106 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 136,065 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 130,990 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 125,596 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 125,594 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 121,338 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,070 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre edges wearing

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2016 119,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre edges wearing

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 111,684 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 111,680 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,465 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 106,171 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,343 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,781 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 89,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,236 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 74,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 52,456 miles

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

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

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

both frt tyres wearing on inside edges & close to limit.

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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X731 YGU is a 2000 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X731 YGU, 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 X731 YGU registered?

X731 YGU is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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