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F91 MGR

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,478 mi
Last recorded160,478 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 MGR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 160,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 158,721 miles

Exhaust - slight blow @ centre section

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 156,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 152,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 148,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 137,536 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 137,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 125,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 117,340 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 99,751 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 99,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn

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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F91 MGR is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F91 MGR, 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 F91 MGR registered?

F91 MGR is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is F91 MGR safe to buy?

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