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R9 ASG

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 ASG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,283 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 91,719 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 91,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,529 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,249 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 87,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,611 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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R9 ASG is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R9 ASG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R9 ASG registered?

R9 ASG is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is R9 ASG safe to buy?

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