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R561 YAU

1998 Audi A8

Gold Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 YAU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 137,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front cv boot deteriorated

slight mist of oil

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,860 miles

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

exhaust system and brackets corroded

surface rust inner and outer face front and rear discs

surface rust underbody

Pass 21 Apr 2006 102,131 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 102,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R561 YAU is a 1998 Audi A8 in Gold with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R561 YAU, 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 R561 YAU registered?

R561 YAU is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R561 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 YAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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