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S224 SBC

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,393 mi
Last recorded116,393 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 SBC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,393 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caplier (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,260 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,260 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,896 miles

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

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

oil leak

water leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,474 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 98,697 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 98,694 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,626 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 89,510 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 89,505 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,966 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 87,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,145 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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S224 SBC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S224 SBC, 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 S224 SBC registered?

S224 SBC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S224 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S224 SBC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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