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V599 TUD

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,575 mi
Last recorded176,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 TUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 176,575 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 176,351 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 153,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 152,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 126,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 94,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 91,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V599 TUD is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V599 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V599 TUD registered?

V599 TUD is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V599 TUD safe to buy?

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