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S829 HGC

1999 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,215 mi
Last recorded108,215 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,215 miles

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 108,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,769 miles

5) Nearside rear hand brake leaver spring loose

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside rear outer lamp damaged slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

5) Nearside rear hand brake leaver spring loose

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside rear outer lamp damaged slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,032 miles

Bonnet dampers weak.

Offside rear outer light lens cracked.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 93,030 miles

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

Bonnet dampers weak.

Offside rear outer light lens cracked.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,805 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,286 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,391 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,493 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 40,489 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake discs corroded and dished.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,660 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,334 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,332 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,489 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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S829 HGC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S829 HGC, 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 S829 HGC registered?

S829 HGC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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