1999 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · T340 TUP
1999 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 88,063 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
T340 TUP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2011
- 88,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T340 TUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A8 (T340 TUP) between January 2006 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
T340 TUP Mileage History
- 09/01/200663,043 mi
- 15/01/200769,073 mi+6,030 mi
- 18/01/200769,073 mi
- 02/10/200770,510 mi+1,437 mi
- 15/09/200873,226 mi+2,716 mi
- 13/09/200975,417 mi+2,191 mi
- 11/09/201081,239 mi+5,822 mi
- 08/12/201188,063 mi+6,824 mi
Average of roughly 4,233 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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