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V842 ECK

1999 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

279,421 mi
Last recorded279,421 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 ECK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 279,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 276,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort,

Pass 6 Jun 2023 264,820 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 258,660 miles

catalytic convertors deteriorated

exhaust co2 emissions limit just met

Pass 21 May 2021 255,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 251,469 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018
Fail 8 Oct 2018

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 231,507 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 231,507 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 216,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 204,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 196,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 190,883 miles

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 17 Sep 2012 184,764 miles

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 2 Sep 2011 171,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 157,667 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 142,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 129,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 122,693 miles

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

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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V842 ECK is a 1999 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V842 ECK, 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 V842 ECK registered?

V842 ECK is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V842 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V842 ECK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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