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T736 DFC

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,488 mi
Last recorded147,488 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT736 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 147,488 miles

Driver side washer only just reach the screen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 147,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver side washer only just reach the screen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 147,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2018 147,453 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 143,076 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 142,944 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 139,244 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 139,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,296 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2015 135,278 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 131,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 127,696 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 121,695 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level on minimum

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear differential leaking from driveshaft seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,039 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

air bag light on

cannot see rear pads

noise from engine at idle

slight play steering columb

Fail 9 Mar 2011 114,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

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

air bag light on

cannot see rear pads

noise from engine at idle

slight play steering columb

Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight play steering columb

Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,981 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight play steering columb

Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,275 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 97,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs are blue

Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,146 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 71,244 miles

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

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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T736 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T736 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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T736 DFC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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