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X743 GKL

2000 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,901 mi
Last recorded64,901 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 GKL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,901 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes binding on although brake results not affected

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 19 Nov 2019 64,901 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front brakes binding on although brake results not affected

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 2 Aug 2019 64,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front brake discs rusted/corroded

both rear tyres have long splits around tread area

both wipers operate VERY slowly. wouldn't want to drive the vehicle in heavy rain.

no engine oil showing on dipstick

nsf tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,715 miles

wipers slow

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,381 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall (no canvass visible).

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,399 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs corroding (mainly nearside).

nearside front (upper) rear suspension arm (inner) bush deteriorating (splitting).

offside front (upper) rear suspension arm (inner) bush showing signs of wear

Fail 27 May 2015 63,396 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

front brake discs corroding (mainly nearside).

nearside front (upper) rear suspension arm (inner) bush deteriorating (splitting).

offside front (upper) rear suspension arm (inner) bush showing signs of wear

Pass 31 May 2014 62,824 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 62,436 miles

engine management light on

front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 18 May 2012 61,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,749 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,731 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 55,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,130 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 46,126 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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X743 GKL is a 2000 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X743 GKL, 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 X743 GKL registered?

X743 GKL is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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