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PBZ 828

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,855 mi
Last recorded160,855 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 828
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 160,855 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 160,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Air bag warning light on

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 153,078 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres on 2.0mm

o/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 4 Jun 2007 140,793 miles

chip in front screen o/s

chip in o/s/f head lamp glass

n/s/f wheel buckled

Fail 1 Jun 2007 140,683 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in front screen o/s

chip in o/s/f head lamp glass

n/s/f wheel buckled

Fail 21 Nov 2006 133,927 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in o/s headlight

Fail 3 Nov 2006 132,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in o/s/f head lamp

front discs corroed

rear discs corroed

Pass 17 Nov 2005 124,703 miles

Offside Front Upper 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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PBZ 828 is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBZ 828, 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 PBZ 828 registered?

PBZ 828 is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is PBZ 828 safe to buy?

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