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K17 NOB

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 NOB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 115,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 113,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 108,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 101,792 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 91,578 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 90,524 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre void of tread to inner edge †n/s rear tyre void of tread to inner edge

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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K17 NOB is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K17 NOB, 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 K17 NOB registered?

K17 NOB is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is K17 NOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 NOB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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