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T898 RBL

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,732 mi
Last recorded147,732 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT898 RBL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 147,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 May 2015 147,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2014 112,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 112,723 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 141,228 miles

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

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Fail 8 Apr 2013 141,215 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Pass 12 Apr 2012 135,578 miles

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

some movement in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 12 Apr 2012 135,578 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

some movement in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 18 Apr 2011 130,039 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joints worn close to limit

both rear brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear brake binding slightly

some movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

some movement in offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2011 130,004 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both front lower suspension arm ball joints worn close to limit

both rear brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear brake binding slightly

some movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

some movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,364 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

some movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joints

Fail 24 Mar 2010 123,360 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both rear brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tyre worn close to limit

some movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,493 miles

ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES AT FRONT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,836 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON R/H LIMIT

Fail 2 Apr 2008 99,834 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C V GAITER BADLY PERISHED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON R/H LIMIT

Pass 23 Mar 2007 90,650 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 90,650 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Pass 27 Mar 2006

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY W0RN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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T898 RBL is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T898 RBL, 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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T898 RBL is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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