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V542 DGC

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,400 mi
Last recorded71,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 DGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 68,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,297 miles

Parking brake only just within specified limits.[17%]

Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,297 miles

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

Parking brake only just within specified limits.[17%]

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,333 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,795 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 57,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,445 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,825 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,544 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V542 DGC is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V542 DGC, 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 V542 DGC registered?

V542 DGC is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V542 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 DGC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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