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L18 LMC

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,595 mi
Last recorded174,595 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 LMC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 174,595 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner wall but does not reach the cords.

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

Rear exhuast rubber mounting broken but still supported.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 174,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner wall but does not reach the cords.

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

Rear exhuast rubber mounting broken but still supported.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 168,316 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 168,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 161,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 153,804 miles

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 22 Sep 2006 140,338 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 140,337 miles

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

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

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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L18 LMC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L18 LMC, 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 L18 LMC registered?

L18 LMC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is L18 LMC safe to buy?

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