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S5 BDR

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

224,560 mi
Last recorded224,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BDR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 224,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 221,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked, BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded near inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated, BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 218,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded near nearside rear inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres lightly cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 216,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes deteriorated cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (near nearside rear inner sill) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes deteriorated cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all tie rod bushes deteriorated cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 214,234 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 213,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 212,139 miles

Central slight blow at exhaust joining sleeves

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 210,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 208,172 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 208,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 202,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 202,019 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)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 194,081 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 193,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 183,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 163,750 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 163,428 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 147,158 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 146,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 4 Feb 2010 131,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 131,683 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 117,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 117,423 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 99,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,720 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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S5 BDR is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S5 BDR, 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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S5 BDR is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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