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T255 UEE

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,564 mi
Last recorded152,564 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 UEE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 152,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 151,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 150,182 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 148,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 147,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 147,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 147,312 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 146,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 144,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,723 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 141,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 134,361 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 130,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 127,306 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded and pitted on inner surface

Pass 27 May 2014 124,689 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 15 May 2013 119,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 114,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 108,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 103,568 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 May 2009 98,649 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 93,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 85,939 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 13 Apr 2006 76,706 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 76,706 miles

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

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

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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T255 UEE is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver 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 T255 UEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T255 UEE registered?

T255 UEE is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T255 UEE safe to buy?

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