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S825 VWA

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,766 mi
Last recorded189,766 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 VWA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 189,766 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish, tread

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 181,493 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 181,487 miles

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

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

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

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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S825 VWA is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S825 VWA, 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 S825 VWA registered?

S825 VWA is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S825 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S825 VWA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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