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V531 HLD

1999 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,724 mi
Last recorded160,724 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 HLD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 160,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower windscreen not locating in rubber seal

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 155,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 149,290 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 146,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 142,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 142,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 137,570 miles

Nearside 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)

wiper motor very slow

Pass 18 Nov 2010 135,213 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 134,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,288 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 127,288 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 120,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 120,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 110,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,759 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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V531 HLD is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V531 HLD, 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 V531 HLD registered?

V531 HLD is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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