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V445 EUY

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

179,754 mi
Last recorded179,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 EUY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 179,754 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 179,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 177,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 175,753 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 174,800 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 171,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 171,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 162,410 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of diff to prop shaft leaking oil engine to transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 160,356 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 160,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 156,178 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 156,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords part of tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016
Pass 11 Mar 2015 145,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 141,872 miles

gear oil lecking onto exhaust pipes .

Pass 19 Oct 2011 133,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,874 miles

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

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

Rear number plate separating

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 99,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,681 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 88,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 68,340 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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V445 EUY is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V445 EUY, 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 V445 EUY registered?

V445 EUY is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V445 EUY safe to buy?

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