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S565 DRC

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,780 mi
Last recorded175,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 DRC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 175,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 175,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 168,805 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 168,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 156,449 miles

both front tyres becoming close to wear indicators.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

near side rear tyre has uneven wear and is becoming close to wear indicators.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 156,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres becoming close to wear indicators.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

near side rear tyre has uneven wear and is becoming close to wear indicators.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 141,583 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 125,345 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 125,345 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine top cover fitted

engine under cover fitted

off side rear light lens cracked

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 110,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 93,883 miles

engine undertray fitted

various under covers fitted

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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S565 DRC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S565 DRC, 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 S565 DRC registered?

S565 DRC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S565 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 DRC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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