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S431 AFC

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,732 mi
Last recorded200,732 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 200,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 193,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 185,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight free play in front steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2011 185,809 miles

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

1of2 offside rear sidelight not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight free play in front steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2010 177,098 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelight not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing low

Fail 14 Sep 2010 177,047 miles

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

1 of 2 offside rear sidelight not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 165,133 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre treads scuffing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 165,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre treads scuffing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 154,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 154,752 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 142,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 142,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 129,841 miles

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

off side track rod end boot split

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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S431 AFC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S431 AFC, 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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S431 AFC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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