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R115 PHC

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,375 mi
Last recorded134,375 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 PHC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 130,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 122,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 117,077 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 106,452 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 106,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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R115 PHC is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc 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 R115 PHC, 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

How do I check the history of R115 PHC?

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What year was R115 PHC registered?

R115 PHC is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R115 PHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 PHC 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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