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A8 AXB

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,992 mi
Last recorded161,992 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AXB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 161,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 143,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 139,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 132,809 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 127,560 miles

airbag lamp on

chips to screen

front indicators starting to discolour

offside & nearside rear brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 Jan 2009 127,535 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)

airbag lamp on

chips to screen

front indicators starting to discolour

offside & nearside rear brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jan 2008 116,249 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

slight play in nearside & offside track rod ends

Pass 19 Jan 2007 104,750 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN

Pass 19 Jan 2006 89,552 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S TRACK ROD END

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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A8 AXB is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 121,138 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 A8 AXB, 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 28 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 A8 AXB registered?

A8 AXB is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is A8 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 AXB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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