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V408 DLA

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 DLA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008
Fail 15 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroding

front service brake showing imbalance and distortion

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes split and worn

water leak on cooling system (header tank)

Pass 11 May 2007
Fail 11 May 2007

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner areas

front brakes showing distortion

front outer CV gaiters cracking up

front tyres feathering badly on inner edge

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f wiper worn

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear tyres low,feathering on edges and splits appearing in tread area

Pass 23 May 2006 89,681 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 89,681 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes are worn

car has engine and floor covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

front exhaust is corroded

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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V408 DLA is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V408 DLA, 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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What year was V408 DLA registered?

V408 DLA is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V408 DLA safe to buy?

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