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R548 JGC

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,213 mi
Last recorded134,213 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 JGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,213 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 127,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 119,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2014 119,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 116,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 113,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2012 113,573 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 106,565 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 100,789 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 95,423 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 90,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 75,846 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 72,357 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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R548 JGC is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R548 JGC, 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 R548 JGC registered?

R548 JGC is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R548 JGC safe to buy?

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