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V769 GAG

1999 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,449 mi
Last recorded111,449 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 GAG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,449 miles

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

all shocker bodys rusty

n/s washer weak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all shocker bodys rusty

n/s washer weak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,965 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear arms all bushes poor condition

o/s/sr light lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres heavy cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2015

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres heavy cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,202 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,561 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,561 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,082 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jun 2009 73,778 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 68,077 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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V769 GAG is a 1999 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V769 GAG, 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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V769 GAG is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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