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R120 YBW

1998 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,636 mi
Last recorded184,636 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 184,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 182,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 181,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 181,990 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2013 166,112 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 162,891 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,982 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak gear box driping on cat

Pass 19 Nov 2010 152,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 147,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 138,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 130,193 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 124,728 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 124,728 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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R120 YBW is a 1998 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 125,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R120 YBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R120 YBW registered?

R120 YBW is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R120 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 YBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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