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R108 YBW

1998 Audi A8

Gold Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,111 mi
Last recorded132,111 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,096 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 129,096 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 124,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 124,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 116,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 113,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 113,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 110,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 104,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 99,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R108 YBW is a 1998 Audi A8 in Gold with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R108 YBW, 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 R108 YBW registered?

R108 YBW is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R108 YBW safe to buy?

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