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T420 GMO

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,744 mi
Last recorded173,744 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 GMO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 173,744 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 173,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 159,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r wisebone bushe deteriorted

o/s/r wisebone bushe deteriorted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 148,525 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 140,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,757 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 133,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil warning lamp on dash stays on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 93,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,048 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,048 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes splitting. †both rear wishbones, rear inner bushes splitting.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 76,787 miles

n/s/f, rear top link arm ball joint has play.

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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T420 GMO is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T420 GMO, 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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T420 GMO is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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