MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chunk out of o/s/f tyre wall
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chunk out of o/s/f tyre wall
Both front wipers=Smearing slightly
Near side front seat belt=Slow to retract (takes up slack)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Right hand indicator self cancel=Not functioning
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front wipers=Smearing slightly
Near side front seat belt=Slow to retract (takes up slack)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Right hand indicator self cancel=Not functioning
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi S8?
Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R252 ULT is a 1997 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 119,055 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R252 ULT, 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 29 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R252 ULT registered?
R252 ULT is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R252 ULT safe to buy?
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