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V649 JMY

1999 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,202 mi
Last recorded177,202 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 JMY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2010 177,202 miles

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

offside front door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2010 177,202 miles

offside front door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 160,527 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 159,993 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm and badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 147,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 147,760 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 135,122 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 135,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 125,186 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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V649 JMY is a 1999 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V649 JMY, 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 V649 JMY registered?

V649 JMY is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V649 JMY safe to buy?

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