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S443 AFC

1999 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,268 mi
Last recorded142,268 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 142,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf trye starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 142,219 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 138,039 miles

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

nearsise front tyre differant speed rating from rest of tyres

Fail 14 Apr 2009 138,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nearsise front tyre differant speed rating from rest of tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,384 miles

rear n umber plate detiorating

Fail 14 Apr 2008 124,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear n umber plate detiorating

Pass 16 Feb 2007 112,976 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 112,872 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

abs light flashed briefly during test.possible intermittant fault. †it is now following correct procedure.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,199 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

off side front disc slightly worped

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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S443 AFC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S443 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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S443 AFC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S443 AFC safe to buy?

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