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A8 PRD

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,467 mi
Last recorded93,467 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,467 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light missing

Fail 10 Mar 2012 93,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light missing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,503 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,198 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 77,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,022 miles

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

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

rear number plate stating to dicolour advise replacement

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 59,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,618 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 47,618 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres low nsf 1.6mm osf 2mm nsf track rod ball joint split

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 PRD is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PRD, 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.

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What year was A8 PRD registered?

A8 PRD is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A8 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PRD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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