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H8 WAF

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,065 mi
Last recorded125,065 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 WAF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,065 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 125,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 121,027 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 121,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 112,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,335 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,449 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 95,471 miles

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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H8 WAF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H8 WAF, 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 H8 WAF registered?

H8 WAF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H8 WAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 WAF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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