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V307 DBN

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,079 mi
Last recorded101,079 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 DBN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 101,079 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low!

Headlamp washers not working

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

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

Rear differential leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 101,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low!

Headlamp washers not working

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

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

Rear differential leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,866 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 92,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,803 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 92,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,453 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 83,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,012 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 61,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearisde front outer tyre wall minor lump present

Pass 14 Jun 2005 42,230 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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V307 DBN is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V307 DBN, 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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V307 DBN is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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