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T951 TCF

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,423 mi
Last recorded163,423 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT951 TCF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 163,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 159,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 159,873 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 154,799 miles

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

all front suspension top arm inner bushes starting to perish and crack

Fail 12 Apr 2016 154,799 miles

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

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

all front suspension top arm inner bushes starting to perish and crack

Pass 7 Apr 2015 150,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,769 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,137 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pin hole in nearside outer c/v boot

Rear number plate poor

Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,839 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 116,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,970 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 110,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 104,504 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 104,504 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,268 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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T951 TCF is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T951 TCF, 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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T951 TCF is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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