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S678 ENJ

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 ENJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,943 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,265 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,265 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,010 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 55,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,075 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,314 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,302 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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S678 ENJ is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S678 ENJ, 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 S678 ENJ registered?

S678 ENJ is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S678 ENJ safe to buy?

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