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R567 RCY

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,257 mi
Last recorded128,257 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 RCY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,257 miles

all suspension bushes ageing and starting to perish

cat material coming out of exhaust dueing gas test

engine light on

intermittent misfire on engine

Fail 13 Apr 2018 128,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension bushes ageing and starting to perish

engine light on

intermittent misfire on engine

Fail 23 Mar 2018 128,257 miles

Emissions not tested incomplete test analyser fault (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake binding

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 128,230 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 128,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,965 miles

Both rear hub/lower arms bushes dust covers split.

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak advise clean and repair.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres slight wear uneven.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 111,899 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 111,899 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on dash

non obligatory mirror missing nearside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 103,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

rear n/s slight brake bind

Fail 14 Nov 2008 103,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

rear n/s slight brake bind

Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,569 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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R567 RCY is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R567 RCY, 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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R567 RCY is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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