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S59 AWV

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 AWV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 86,622 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,149 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,442 miles

Rear brake discs catching caliper carrier

Pass 1 Apr 2020 80,756 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 80,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,642 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,151 miles

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

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

ns and os front upper wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,200 miles

Gearbox oil leak on to exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,151 miles

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

STRONG ADVISE:- REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO LMITS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,558 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,475 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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S59 AWV is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc 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 S59 AWV, 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 S59 AWV registered?

S59 AWV is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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