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N2 PBY

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 PBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,251 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 100,250 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,699 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 98,699 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front pad wear wire fouling on drive shaft and brake flexi hose

Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,430 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,510 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,707 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 90,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged n/s front tyre cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 89,890 miles

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted hiding some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,403 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR CHECK PADS HARD TO SEE WITH WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH INNER ARMS RUBBERS ARE MARKED WITH CRAYON AS PLAY STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE NOW WILL CAUSE TYRES WEAR UNEVEN BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,069 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides front of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

wax oil needed

Fail 4 Jan 2016 87,069 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides to rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides front of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

wax oil needed

Fail 24 Dec 2015 87,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 83,467 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,696 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 81,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 80,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 72,202 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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N2 PBY is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N2 PBY, 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 N2 PBY registered?

N2 PBY is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for N2 PBY shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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