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T651 DFC

1999 Audi A8

Silver Lpg 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT651 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,831 miles

Nearside rear tyre low tread.

Play in nearside front track rod end.

Play in nearside rear suspension lower bush.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,091 miles

Oil level low.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil level low.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,902 miles

Offside rear and nearside front tyres low tread.

Offside rear brakes sticking slightly.

Oil leak to engine recommend good engine wash then further investigation required.

Oil level low(topped up)

Rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play.

Rear suspension bushes tatty.

slight Play in nearside front upper front most arm.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 100,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear and nearside front tyres low tread.

Oil leak to engine.

Oil level low(topped up).

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,833 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,925 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 70,207 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 70,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

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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T651 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T651 DFC, 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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T651 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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