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RCZ 526

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,535 mi
Last recorded164,535 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 526
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 164,535 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 164,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2024 159,896 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 157,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 157,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 153,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sleeve/joint rusted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusted

center exhaust box outer skin rusted

wear on all 4 tyres inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2021 146,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sleeve/joint rusted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusted

center exhaust box outer skin rusted

wear on all 4 tyres inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2019 143,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

slight blow from front exhausts

Pass 23 May 2018 141,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight binding offside rear brake.

Pass 31 May 2017 139,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 136,431 miles

crack top of windscreen,behind mirror.

engine covers fitted.

Fail 26 May 2016 136,414 miles

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

crack top of windscreen,behind mirror.

engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 May 2015 134,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in windscreen behind mirror.

Pass 14 May 2014
Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 121,261 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 121,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 115,363 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 115,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,239 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 111,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 103,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 48,253 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 48,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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RCZ 526 is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RCZ 526, 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 RCZ 526 registered?

RCZ 526 is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is RCZ 526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCZ 526 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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