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R433 BLK

1998 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 BLK
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,190 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,231 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,281 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT LIFT BUT NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF WEAR IN ANY COMPONENT PARTS

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,601 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,601 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R433 BLK is a 1998 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R433 BLK, 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 R433 BLK registered?

R433 BLK is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R433 BLK safe to buy?

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