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R574 CCY

1998 Audi S8

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

263,718 mi
Last recorded263,718 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 CCY
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 263,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 256,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 256,186 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 247,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 234,518 miles

headlight masks fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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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R574 CCY is a 1998 Audi S8 in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R574 CCY, 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 R574 CCY registered?

R574 CCY is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R574 CCY safe to buy?

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