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V87 MKE

1999 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,980 mi
Last recorded76,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A8120,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 MKE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,671 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,006 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 73,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear wishbone bushes perished and split

both front anti roll linkages perished

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 30 May 2008 71,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 69,400 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 69,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,455 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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V87 MKE is a 1999 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V87 MKE, 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 V87 MKE registered?

V87 MKE is a 1999 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V87 MKE safe to buy?

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