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A8 WLE

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,144 mi
Last recorded125,144 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WLE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 125,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 125,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected steel pipe feeding shock absorber badly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess steel pipe corroded feeding shock absorber (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2008 121,926 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 121,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 119,204 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 119,170 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 119,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 WLE is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 WLE, 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

How do I check the history of A8 WLE?

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What year was A8 WLE registered?

A8 WLE is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is A8 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 WLE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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