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R123 BCL

1998 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 BCL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 102,183 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 97,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,002 miles

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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R123 BCL is a 1998 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R123 BCL, 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 R123 BCL registered?

R123 BCL is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R123 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 BCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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