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M1 RHE

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,414 mi
Last recorded82,414 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 RHE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 81,193 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 81,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge/slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 76,356 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge/slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 75,752 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,334 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,275 miles

o/s/f wheel arch insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,275 miles

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

o/s/f wheel arch insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,273 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,774 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,850 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,752 miles

n/s/r tyre at 3mm tread depth (legal limit is 1.6 mm)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 31,429 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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M1 RHE is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M1 RHE, 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 M1 RHE registered?

M1 RHE is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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