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A8 FLD

1998 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,808 mi
Last recorded189,808 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FLD
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 189,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 187,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 187,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 187,364 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 181,412 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs slight corrosion

windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2014 181,095 miles

front suspension arms upper bushes splitting

front wheels flat spots

nail offside front

offside front upper font suspension arm and offside front lower rear suspension arm slight play ball joints

oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

rear brake hoses unions corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 174,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

power steering pipes corroding

rear brake pipe unions corroding

tyres splitting rears strong advise

Pass 21 Mar 2013 174,860 miles

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

power steering pipes corroding

rear brake pipe unions corroding

tyres splitting rears strong advise

Pass 10 Aug 2010 174,211 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 174,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

cat and air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 173,597 miles

Oil leak

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall but not showing cord

Pass 12 Mar 2008 164,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 148,675 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)

handbrake travel

o/s & n/s/f top suspension bushes worn

Pass 1 Apr 2006 136,189 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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A8 FLD is a 1998 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 125,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 FLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 FLD is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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