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S728 FHU

1999 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,635 mi
Last recorded200,635 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 FHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 200,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 188,010 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 187,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2012 187,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 179,818 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 179,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 172,155 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 172,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 158,191 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 158,185 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 140,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 140,179 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 76,185 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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S728 FHU is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S728 FHU, 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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S728 FHU is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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