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X741 EKL

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,712 mi
Last recorded186,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 EKL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 186,712 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 176,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 170,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 169,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 163,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 161,195 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 156,683 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 156,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 151,819 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 140,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 134,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 134,919 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 129,097 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 128,834 miles

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

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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X741 EKL is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X741 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X741 EKL registered?

X741 EKL is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X741 EKL safe to buy?

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