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T74 HHG

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 HHG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 138,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 138,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 137,935 miles

Nearside 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 Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on inner edge

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 133,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on inner edge

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,124 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 125,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 125,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,771 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,366 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 111,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,742 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 106,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,056 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 102,010 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,398 miles

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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T74 HHG is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T74 HHG, 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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T74 HHG is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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