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S56 RCS

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 RCS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 132,448 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 126,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 126,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 117,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 107,126 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 98,376 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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S56 RCS is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc 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 S56 RCS, 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 S56 RCS registered?

S56 RCS is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S56 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 RCS 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.

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