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S822 KGM

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,286 mi
Last recorded212,286 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 KGM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 212,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 189,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 185,728 miles

Front Brake discs heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlight chipped

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 185,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake discs heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Cv boot inner clip missing

Nearside Front Headlight chipped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 180,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 180,098 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 173,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

increased free play in handbrake

nearside headlight chipped

nearside rear stabilising arm rubber bush excessively deteriorated, no movement/play present

offside rear brakes siezed slightly

offside rear caliper handbrake cable arm not always returning to its rest position

offside rear stabilising arm rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 165,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 156,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight glass chipped

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 156,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight glass chipped

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight lens chipped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 140,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OS side mirror deteriorating

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stone chip nsf headlamp housing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 140,913 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OS side mirror deteriorating

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stone chip nsf headlamp housing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 134,252 miles

rear numberplate worn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 126,798 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 116,110 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 116,109 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

slight damage to n/s head lamp lens †all discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Oct 2005 105,813 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 105,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight damage to n/s head lamp lens †front discs and pads worn

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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S822 KGM is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S822 KGM, 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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S822 KGM is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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