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R60 SEN

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,942 mi
Last recorded168,942 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 SEN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 168,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 166,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 164,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 162,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 161,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,004 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 153,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,401 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 150,381 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 145,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 140,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 134,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 129,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 122,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,781 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 116,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 109,171 miles

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

o/s/f indicator lens cover cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,171 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cover cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R60 SEN is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R60 SEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R60 SEN registered?

R60 SEN is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R60 SEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 SEN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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