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S636 AFC

1999 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

65,862 mi
Last recorded65,862 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 65,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,658 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 62,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,993 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,708 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 60,708 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,490 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 59,490 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 56,837 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 56,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,193 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,099 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 55,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,493 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 53,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,326 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 May 2012 50,997 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 47,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,518 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 45,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 42,795 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 39,365 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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S636 AFC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S636 AFC, 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 S636 AFC registered?

S636 AFC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S636 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 AFC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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