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V525 DYD

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,260 mi
Last recorded85,260 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 DYD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 85,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

angle sensor on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 84,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 84,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 72,933 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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V525 DYD is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V525 DYD, 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 V525 DYD registered?

V525 DYD is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V525 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 DYD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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