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S8 TBG

1999 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,309 mi
Last recorded235,309 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TBG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 235,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 234,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 232,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 232,158 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 230,339 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 224,813 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 212,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 212,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 211,164 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2018 211,164 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 206,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 197,560 miles

All coil springs slight corroded

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

wipers slight worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 189,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 189,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 183,119 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 173,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 173,180 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 161,838 miles

front tyres are worn to 1.6mm tread depth rears are on 2.5mm

Pass 22 Jun 2011 148,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 138,708 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 138,708 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2009 130,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 115,470 miles

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 15 Jun 2007 104,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,602 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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S8 TBG is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S8 TBG, 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 S8 TBG registered?

S8 TBG is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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