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R280 SLD

1998 Audi S8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

111,704 mi
Last recorded111,704 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,693 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 140,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

airbag light staying on

brake warning light staying on

nearside rear light cluster cracked

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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R280 SLD is a 1998 Audi S8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R280 SLD, 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 R280 SLD registered?

R280 SLD is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R280 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 SLD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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