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K8 GRJ

1999 Audi A8

Gold Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,689 mi
Last recorded184,689 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 184,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

o/s/r seat belt buckle release button missing but not affecting locking or release

Pass 7 Jun 2012 175,300 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2012 175,165 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2010 158,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 120,062 miles

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

n/s hand brake slightly low minimal movement observed

Pass 8 May 2007 79,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 78,395 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K8 GRJ is a 1999 Audi A8 in Gold with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K8 GRJ, 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 K8 GRJ registered?

K8 GRJ is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K8 GRJ safe to buy?

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