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A8 XPP

1998 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,686 mi
Last recorded131,686 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XPP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 131,686 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 131,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 125,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 125,764 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

HOLE IN OFFSIDE REAR LAMP 4 WHEEL TRACKING

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

WARNING ON DASH AIR BAG LIGHT ON NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED REAR BRAKE PADS TO BE CHECKED

Pass 14 Sep 2006 118,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 118,811 miles

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2005 108,929 miles

CAM BELT?

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 XPP is a 1998 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

A8 XPP is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is A8 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XPP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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