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V709 UJO

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 UJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 131,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 131,984 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly worn inner edge and lumpy

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 114,592 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 114,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 104,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,675 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 89,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 May 2009 85,481 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 85,479 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 78,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 78,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 75,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 65,002 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V709 UJO is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V709 UJO, 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 V709 UJO registered?

V709 UJO is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V709 UJO safe to buy?

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