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R151 TMO

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,140 mi
Last recorded166,140 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 TMO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 166,140 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 166,125 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 148,251 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 141,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 141,430 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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R151 TMO is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R151 TMO, 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 R151 TMO registered?

R151 TMO is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R151 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 TMO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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