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V62 DDG

1999 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,883 mi
Last recorded180,883 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 DDG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 180,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 176,844 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 172,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 166,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 161,815 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 161,815 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 157,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 157,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 152,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 147,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 141,404 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 141,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 135,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 131,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 126,359 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 109,430 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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V62 DDG is a 1999 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V62 DDG, 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 V62 DDG registered?

V62 DDG is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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