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S208 WYC

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,957 mi
Last recorded124,957 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 WYC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 124,957 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 112,045 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 106,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 101,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 101,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty and lipped

nearside front wishbone bush debonding

nearside rear brake disc has got excessively hot due to caliper binding

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2005 90,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S208 WYC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S208 WYC, 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 S208 WYC registered?

S208 WYC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S208 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 WYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S208 WYC have outstanding finance?

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