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A8 VXV

1999 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,407 mi
Last recorded38,407 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VXV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened drop link in poor condition (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition [ 225/55 x17 ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened in poor condition (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 36,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 36,707 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 36,233 miles

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 13 Jan 2023 35,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline excessive, difficult vision. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,577 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 2,620 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 32,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,436 miles

nsf tyre near limit.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,867 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 28,534 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,786 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,096 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,707 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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A8 VXV is a 1999 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A8 VXV, 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 A8 VXV registered?

A8 VXV is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is A8 VXV safe to buy?

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