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S426 CTO

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,531 mi
Last recorded146,531 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 CTO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 146,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 142,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 128,444 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 128,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,099 miles

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

advise air bag light intermittent

Pass 22 May 2015 110,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 105,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,247 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,192 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 86,946 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 86,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre nas a nail in it

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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S426 CTO is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S426 CTO, 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 S426 CTO registered?

S426 CTO is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S426 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 CTO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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