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T958 VJN

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,048 mi
Last recorded83,048 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 VJN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 82,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 81,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 79,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 77,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 75,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 72,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 70,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 66,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,390 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 64,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,199 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 76,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,250 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear flexi brake pipes starting to perish

Fail 12 Apr 2012 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear flexi brake pipes starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,180 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 61,206 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,684 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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T958 VJN is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T958 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T958 VJN registered?

T958 VJN is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T958 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T958 VJN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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