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V533 UWL

1999 Audi A8

Gold Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,923 mi
Last recorded115,923 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 UWL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 115,923 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 108,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 108,123 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 106,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 105,010 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2006 93,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

offside front top suspension arm (rear) inner bush unbonding

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

offside front top suspension arm (rear) inner bush unbonding

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Aug 2006 92,830 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front top suspension arm (rear) inner bush unbonding

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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V533 UWL is a 1999 Audi A8 in Gold with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V533 UWL, 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 V533 UWL registered?

V533 UWL is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V533 UWL safe to buy?

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