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T243 SDT

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,836 mi
Last recorded205,836 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 205,836 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 191,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 191,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 181,519 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Multiple small chips in windscreen

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks

Power steering fluid low

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower rear arms inner bushes [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2015 181,519 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Multiple small chips in windscreen

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks

Power steering fluid low

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower rear arms inner bushes [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2014 169,343 miles

both rear tyres are worn on shoulders

Fail 12 Dec 2014 169,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres are worn on shoulders

offside frontwheel bearing not tested

Pass 2 Jul 2013 168,185 miles

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

both front tyres worn low middle of tread

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn void of tread

Fail 2 Jul 2013 168,181 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres worn low middle of tread

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn void of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2012 163,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 10 Oct 2012 163,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Sep 2011 151,581 miles

small amount of wear in nearside trackrod end

Fail 28 Sep 2011 151,581 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside rear inner sidelight not working

small amount of wear in nearside trackrod end

Fail 13 Aug 2011 157,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/steering track rod has play init

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 145,575 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 145,435 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Feb 2009 129,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 129,238 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 117,123 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 117,105 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 107,261 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 107,256 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T243 SDT is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T243 SDT, 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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T243 SDT is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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