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V162 UUD

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,127 mi
Last recorded104,127 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 UUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 104,127 miles

Brake fluid below max leval

Front c.v gaiters cracking

N/S/F Tyre cracking

O/S/F Track rod end gaiter slightly split

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Rear suspention arm bushes cracking

Unable to check N/S/R Seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2008 104,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Brake fluid below max leval

Front c.v gaiters cracking

N/S/F Tyre cracking

O/S/F Track rod end gaiter slightly split

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Rear suspention arm bushes cracking

Unable to check N/S/R Seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2006 101,798 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 101,697 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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V162 UUD is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V162 UUD, 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 V162 UUD registered?

V162 UUD is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V162 UUD safe to buy?

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