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S72 DFC

1999 Audi A8

Silver Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,217 mi
Last recorded186,217 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 186,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 162,815 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 162,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 138,555 miles

advise unable to see front or rear brake pads clearly.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 129,819 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 121,940 miles

front screen cracked n/s front top

Fail 21 Jun 2006 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S72 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S72 DFC, 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 S72 DFC registered?

S72 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S72 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 DFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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