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S856 TCF

1999 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,775 mi
Last recorded117,775 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 TCF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,775 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 117,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 113,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2009 107,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pad sensor wires broken

rear axle oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,857 miles

front brake pad sensor wires broken

rear axle oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,702 miles

Oil leaks from engine and diff seals.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,883 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,997 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 83,997 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,226 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 73,159 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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S856 TCF is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S856 TCF, 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 S856 TCF registered?

S856 TCF is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S856 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 TCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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