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R27 XWJ

1998 Audi S8

White Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

195,111 mi
Last recorded195,111 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 XWJ
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 195,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 182,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 168,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 165,865 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 164,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 154,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,433 miles

rearof gear box leaking slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2017 150,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rearof gear box leaking slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2016 144,132 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 144,120 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 139,073 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking onto exhaust.

Pass 22 May 2014 133,088 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing

exhaust weak

oil leaking on exhaust

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing

exhaust weak

oil leaking on exhaust

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,648 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,200 miles

brake hoses perrished ,,,

oil leaking onto exhaust,,,

Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,205 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake hoses perrished

front discs deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 106,847 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,862 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to drivers door mirror

oil leaking on to exhaust cat, oil could set alight.needs to be fixed now...

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,660 miles

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 85,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 119,862 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 119,847 miles

Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 103,397 miles

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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R27 XWJ is a 1998 Audi S8 in White with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R27 XWJ, 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 R27 XWJ registered?

R27 XWJ is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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