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V251 TWL

1999 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,104 mi
Last recorded199,104 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi S8115,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 TWL
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 199,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 198,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 195,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 181,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 170,312 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 170,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 156,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 141,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 141,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 136,766 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Aug 2013 136,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 126,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,382 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 119,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,314 miles

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

handbrake performance low,suspect n/s rear caliper fault

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,349 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V251 TWL is a 1999 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V251 TWL, 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 V251 TWL registered?

V251 TWL is a 1999 Audi S8, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V251 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 TWL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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