MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s blocked (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
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T499 JAJ is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 T499 JAJ, 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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T499 JAJ is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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