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X771 NBW

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX771 NBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,895 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 122,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken warning light on dash

Offside Rear Punctured (not Repairable)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,504 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 119,504 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cant be opened (8.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,108 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 117,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,210 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 111,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,325 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 103,298 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,254 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 93,254 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,399 miles

Driver door mirror cracked.

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

Off side front brake slightly binding.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,315 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 80,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front track rod end dust cover split

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft oil seal leaking onto exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,122 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,122 miles

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

advize n/s/f brake sensor broken so lights eliminated on dash board but all brakes ok. †

Pass 23 Jun 2005 66,208 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 66,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X771 NBW is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X771 NBW, 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 X771 NBW registered?

X771 NBW is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X771 NBW safe to buy?

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