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T506 AJO

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,404 mi
Last recorded182,404 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 AJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2021 182,404 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2021 182,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 181,214 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 180,776 miles

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

steering rack bolt/pipe minor leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 180,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering rack bolt/pipe minor leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 179,508 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlight leveling device bracket broken

nsf tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 15 May 2015 179,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

cut in nsf tyre sidewall

headlamp leveling device bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2014 176,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 171,617 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 171,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f brake slight binding

N/s/r puncture

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

O/S/F upper arm bolt inncorrect

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2012 171,096 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f brake slight binding

N/s/r puncture

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 166,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 157,318 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 157,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2009 149,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 143,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 143,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 137,119 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 127,346 miles

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

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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T506 AJO is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 T506 AJO, 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 T506 AJO registered?

T506 AJO is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T506 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T506 AJO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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