MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light staying on
front brake discs worn and corroded
nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded edges
nearside door mirror deteriorated
offside front brake pads looking worn
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light staying on
brake fluid level down
front brake discs worn and corroded
nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded edges
nearside door mirror deteriorated
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside front brake pads looking worn
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
nearside door mirror deteriorated
Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
nearside door mirror deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear brake pad worn
offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand
nearside wiper-blade split
part of high-level stop light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside wiper-blade split
part of high-level stop light not working
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T489 ORP is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 T489 ORP, 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 T489 ORP registered?
T489 ORP is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T489 ORP safe to buy?
The MOT history for T489 ORP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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