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J55 LJT

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,310 mi
Last recorded125,310 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 LJT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,310 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,783 miles

under side vehicle been wax oiled

Fail 27 Nov 2023 124,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under side vehicle been wax oiled

Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,022 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2022 124,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 122,062 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,138 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,802 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Nov 2016 116,647 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,597 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 22 Dec 2014 114,458 miles

245/45/18 X 4

SMALL OIL LEAK G/BOX

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,800 miles

245/45/18 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,066 miles

245/45/18 X 4

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR & OSR SUSPENSION CRADLE S/CORR-PODOT

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/4/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing right on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,560 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 98,560 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak, rear diff

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 85,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 76,782 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 76,782 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 65,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2005 56,744 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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J55 LJT is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J55 LJT, 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 J55 LJT registered?

J55 LJT is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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