MOT Status
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195,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rearof gear box leaking slightly
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
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leaking onto exhaust.
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
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
exhaust deteriorating
oil leak
brake hoses perrished ,,,
oil leaking onto exhaust,,,
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake hoses perrished
front discs deteriorating
oil leak
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...
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Audi S8?
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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.
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What year was R27 XWJ registered?
R27 XWJ is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R27 XWJ safe to buy?
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