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V132 HLB

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,262 mi
Last recorded99,262 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 HLB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes under offside of car crushed

Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls damaged due to being underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on inner edge and just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes under offside of car crushed

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,348 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,214 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 49,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 49,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V132 HLB is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V132 HLB, 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 V132 HLB registered?

V132 HLB is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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