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T434 ALO

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT434 ALO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,624 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,576 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 80,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 78,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,475 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,999 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil pressure warning lamp on

Side wall to offside front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,468 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,625 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 55,646 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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T434 ALO is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T434 ALO, 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 T434 ALO registered?

T434 ALO is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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