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V573 XEE

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 XEE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012

parking break just met the requrement to pass

Pass 9 Nov 2011 175,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 164,151 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 164,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 153,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 153,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 142,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 142,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 132,377 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 132,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 119,332 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 119,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 105,819 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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V573 XEE is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V573 XEE, 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 V573 XEE registered?

V573 XEE is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V573 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V573 XEE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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