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DHZ 6763

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,178 mi
Last recorded176,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 6763
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 176,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs are worn

off side front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

slight play in off side steering

wipers are split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 160,133 miles

chip in windscreen

play in the top steering coloumn

Fail 12 Jul 2010 160,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chip in the steering

play in top steering coloumn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 149,303 miles

both rear tyres have deep cuts in the tread

chip in the windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2008 127,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 127,403 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen sweapt area

Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 98,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 79,333 miles

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)

both front and rear discs req.attn.soon

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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DHZ 6763 is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DHZ 6763, 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 DHZ 6763 registered?

DHZ 6763 is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is DHZ 6763 safe to buy?

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