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P3 SWN

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,235 mi
Last recorded125,235 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 124,886 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,958 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,182 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,760 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,620 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 88,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 74,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P3 SWN is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P3 SWN, 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 P3 SWN registered?

P3 SWN is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is P3 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 SWN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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