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T990 AWL

1999 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,744 mi
Last recorded155,744 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi S8115,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 AWL
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 155,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 155,731 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 148,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 143,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 131,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 123,763 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 123,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 110,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 101,135 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 101,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 94,737 miles

Both front tyre are worn heavily on their inner edges

Both rear tyres are worn down to approxx 2.5mm RTD

Fail 29 Jul 2005 94,737 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front tyres are worn heavily on their inner edges

Both rear tyres are down to approx 2.5mm RTD

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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T990 AWL is a 1999 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 115,040 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T990 AWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T990 AWL registered?

T990 AWL is a 1999 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T990 AWL safe to buy?

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