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S8 HUU

1999 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,134 mi
Last recorded153,134 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi S8115,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 HUU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 153,134 miles

2x exhaust clamps rusty and broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both door mirror glasses discoloured

front tyres feathered on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm (245/45r18)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,623 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 134,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 117,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 116,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn smoth on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,195 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 79,894 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,041 miles

offside mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Nov 2009 75,041 miles

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

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

offside mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,921 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 70,921 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,228 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 65,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,680 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 53,380 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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S8 HUU is a 1999 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 115,040 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 HUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S8 HUU registered?

S8 HUU is a 1999 Audi S8, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is S8 HUU safe to buy?

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