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V393 EWJ

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 EWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower corrosion on subframe

Lower unable to inspect all under body due to protective covers and other vehicle parts obscuring vision

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes corroded and visible via nearside wheel arch (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower oil leak from right hand side of engine/gearbox

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre slight cracks in inner wall of tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2017 85,620 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower corrosion on subframe

Lower unable to inspect all under body due to protective covers and other vehicle parts obscuring vision

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes corroded and visible via nearside wheel arch (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower oil leak from right hand side of engine/gearbox

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre slight cracks in inner wall of tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2016 85,562 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,559 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,489 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,488 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,346 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,702 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,985 miles

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

near side front discs worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 79,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 79,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,743 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 78,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,563 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 76,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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V393 EWJ is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V393 EWJ, 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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V393 EWJ is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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