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A8 VLJ

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,477 mi
Last recorded187,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 187,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine breather hose split

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 22 Jun 2012 187,477 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine breather hose split

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 182,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front steering rack ends have slight play

front brake discs poor condition

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

n/s/r inner tail light inop

Pass 29 Sep 2010 177,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 177,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 170,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 170,469 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 162,633 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 162,633 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 153,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 142,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 134,944 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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A8 VLJ is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,232 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 A8 VLJ, 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 27 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 VLJ registered?

A8 VLJ is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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