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V597 TUD

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,792 mi
Last recorded91,792 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,021 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 82,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,088 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,400 miles

front number plate damaged

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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V597 TUD is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V597 TUD, 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 V597 TUD registered?

V597 TUD is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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