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V18 TOW

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,689 mi
Last recorded133,689 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 TOW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,689 miles

dash lights on

front and rear discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 133,681 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

dash lights on

front and rear discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 133,666 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 133,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

slight leak from n/s cv boot

Fail 19 May 2023 133,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

slight leak from n/s cv boot

Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,246 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 132,187 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 131,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,710 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 130,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,534 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 128,490 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co level (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,215 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 123,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,680 miles

Brake pedal has slight side to side play

Centre silencer repaired will pasta on both ends

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 106,086 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

o/s/r brake dragging very slighty

Fail 17 Oct 2012 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

o/s/r brake dragging very slighty

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 104,162 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slighty wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front door mirror glass faded but view not impaired

Fail 25 Sep 2006 66,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

offside front door mirror glass faded but view not impaired

Pass 6 Oct 2005 59,098 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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V18 TOW is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V18 TOW, 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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V18 TOW is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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