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T538 KLE

1999 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,125 mi
Last recorded189,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 KLE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 189,125 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 174,623 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light stays on

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 153,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 142,082 miles

Oil leak

has small cut to wall but no cordes

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2010 141,865 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

has small cut to wall but no cordes

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2009 128,806 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 125,251 miles

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

brake wearing warning light is on

Fail 29 May 2007 109,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 109,623 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 88,343 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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T538 KLE is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc 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 T538 KLE, 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 T538 KLE registered?

T538 KLE is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T538 KLE safe to buy?

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