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R117 NWT

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,312 mi
Last recorded162,312 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 NWT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 162,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 162,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 155,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 154,200 miles

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only Quattro ( 4WD )

Brakes ; new brake pads fitted , will require bedding in period

Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule coorroded ( within sheath )

Drivers view ; n/s wiper arm pivot worn , wipers worn , recommend replace

Driveshafts ; o/s outer c.v. gaiter split , has been repaired ( glued ) , starting to split at repair , recommend replace

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Steering ; P.A.S. seepsge of fluid at resevoir hose

Fail 27 Apr 2013 154,200 miles

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only Quattro ( 4WD )

Brakes ; new brake pads fitted , will require bedding in period

Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule coorroded ( within sheath )

Drivers view ; n/s wiper arm pivot worn , wipers worn , recommend replace

Driveshafts ; o/s outer c.v. gaiter split , has been repaired ( glued ) , starting to split at repair , recommend replace

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering ; P.A.S. seepsge of fluid at resevoir hose

Pass 16 Apr 2011 140,851 miles

Both driver and passenger door mirror glass in poor condition

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front bumper damaged and insecure.

N/S/R inner side light not working.

O/S/R tyre worn low.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 140,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both driver and passenger door mirror glass in poor condition

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front bumper damaged and insecure.

N/S/R inner side light not working.

O/S/R tyre worn low.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 121,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 8 Apr 2010 121,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 98,871 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 98,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,702 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 78,702 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R117 NWT is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R117 NWT, 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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R117 NWT is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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