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X874 HLP

2000 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

208,357 mi
Last recorded208,357 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi S8118,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 208,357 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Feb 2012 208,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 186,772 miles

0/s/r door window cracked

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f bfog lamp lens broken

n/s/f door mirror poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2010 163,663 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 163,663 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers door card insecure

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2009 140,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 140,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 119,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 119,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 68,250 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 68,250 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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X874 HLP is a 2000 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 118,911 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X874 HLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X874 HLP registered?

X874 HLP is a 2000 Audi S8, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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