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V328 EJA

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,310 mi
Last recorded120,310 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV328 EJA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,310 miles

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 21 Jul 2021 120,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear tyres over 10 years of age

Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,557 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 119,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,414 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 118,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 117,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,231 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 116,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,558 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,884 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,132 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 113,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,101 miles

BOTH EXHAUST FRONT SLEEVES RUSTY

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES PERISHING AND SPLITTING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER LEVER STARTING TO SEIZE SLIGHTLY

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,729 miles

ALL REAR WISHBONE BUSHES POOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F UPPER REAR ARM BUSH SPLITING AND WEARING

SLIGHT BRAKE RUN OUT ON FRONT DISCS

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL REAR WISHBONE BUSHES POOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F UPPER REAR ARM BUSH SPLITING AND WEARING

SLIGHT BRAKE RUN OUT ON FRONT DISCS

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2011 108,514 miles

Both rear tyres perished, advice replace.

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 108,514 miles

Both rear tyres perished, advice replace.

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,757 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2010 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/s front brakes discoloured due to overheating

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

n/s washers only just hitting windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,545 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 103,448 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 103,366 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 98,823 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 95,968 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 95,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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V328 EJA is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V328 EJA, 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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V328 EJA is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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