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T488 VPP

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

261,316 mi
Last recorded261,316 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 261,316 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 126,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,907 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 120,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 120,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 116,291 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 116,291 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 107,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,306 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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T488 VPP is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T488 VPP, 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 T488 VPP registered?

T488 VPP is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T488 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 VPP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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