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X78 LBM

2000 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,924 mi
Last recorded148,924 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A8111,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 LBM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 141,933 miles

all front suspension arm bushes perished

front to rear brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 12 Jul 2022 136,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,265 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 133,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,376 miles

both door mirrors deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,932 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,295 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 116,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 113,544 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,544 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2010 109,989 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 109,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 106,214 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,667 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 98,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 94,192 miles

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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X78 LBM is a 2000 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X78 LBM, 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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X78 LBM is a 2000 Audi A8, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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