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V451 EBL

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,502 mi
Last recorded184,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 184,502 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 166,640 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 157,365 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 149,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 133,737 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 133,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V451 EBL is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V451 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V451 EBL registered?

V451 EBL is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V451 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V451 EBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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