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R148 YBW

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,057 mi
Last recorded137,057 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,057 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 132,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 128,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 121,503 miles

n/s hand brake cable sticking slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2009 115,731 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 115,731 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,600 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 109,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 101,436 miles

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

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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R148 YBW is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R148 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R148 YBW registered?

R148 YBW is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R148 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 YBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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