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T399 KDF

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

184,671 mi
Last recorded184,671 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 KDF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 184,671 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 180,455 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 180,434 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 178,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch faulty,done.

rear tyres over half worn.

some play in the front a/roll bar links.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 178,029 miles

bonnet catch faulty,done.

rear tyres over half worn.

some play in the front a/roll bar links.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 172,917 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 172,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 169,347 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 169,347 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 160,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 160,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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)

both near side front and off side front brake warning wires are broken.

near side front ABS wire is insecure and fouling drive shaft.

off side front ABS wire is insecure.

several oil leaks in engine bay.

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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T399 KDF is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T399 KDF, 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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T399 KDF is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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