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R52 OCF

1998 Audi A8

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,194 mi
Last recorded143,194 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 OCF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 143,194 miles

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

hand brake low effort / travel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 137,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 119,206 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front track rod end slight play and gaiter split

upper suspension links gaiters slit

very small stone chip front screen

Pass 8 Feb 2007 119,206 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front track rod end slight play and gaiter split

upper suspension links gaiters slit

very small stone chip front screen

Pass 25 Jan 2006 105,959 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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R52 OCF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 121,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R52 OCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R52 OCF registered?

R52 OCF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R52 OCF safe to buy?

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