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T789 RCD

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 RCD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 109,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 109,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,418 miles

slite play in o/s rack joint

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,940 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,880 miles

22% inbalance to front brakes. Max permitted for MOT pass is 25%

slight chip to windscreen

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

very slight play in offside front rear lower arm outer balljoint

Fail 14 Feb 2006 50,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

stickers within Zone "A" removed at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,979 miles

stickers within Zone "A" removed at time of test

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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T789 RCD is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T789 RCD, 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 T789 RCD registered?

T789 RCD is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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