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V796 UJO

1999 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 UJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019
Fail 21 Jun 2019

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018
Pass 30 Jun 2017 202,779 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 194,496 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 25 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 184,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 171,063 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 171,062 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 13 Jul 2013 160,766 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 160,765 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 148,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 139,722 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 139,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 132,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 132,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,055 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 129,055 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre outer edge low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 124,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 124,730 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside mirror discolored

offside wiper arm twisted and wiper blade not sitting on screen

Pass 4 Jul 2007 117,320 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 117,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 106,592 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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V796 UJO is a 1999 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V796 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.

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What year was V796 UJO registered?

V796 UJO is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V796 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V796 UJO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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