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R587 ORX

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,701 mi
Last recorded87,701 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 ORX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,701 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack / Perrish

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,296 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,931 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 81,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 70,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 68,375 miles

age cracking on all suspension bushes

rear number plate in poor condition

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2010 65,627 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 58,146 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,204 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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R587 ORX is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R587 ORX, 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 R587 ORX registered?

R587 ORX is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R587 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 ORX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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