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V408 KNO

1999 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,661 mi
Last recorded176,661 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S8115,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 KNO
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 176,661 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 174,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 172,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 171,681 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 170,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 170,714 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 170,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 167,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 164,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 161,425 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,936 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake only just made requirement

Pass 7 Apr 2010 156,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 152,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 146,022 miles

exhaust is rusting

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

wheel rims are scored

Pass 4 Dec 2006 123,713 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 123,713 miles

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

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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V408 KNO is a 1999 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V408 KNO, 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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V408 KNO is a 1999 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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