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R610 FWX

1998 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,774 mi
Last recorded168,774 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 FWX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 168,774 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 164,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 139,533 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 123,505 miles

Handbrake does not have much reserve travle. but brake fully applied before it hits the stop

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 98,765 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,779 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty and slightly worn

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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R610 FWX is a 1998 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R610 FWX, 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 R610 FWX registered?

R610 FWX is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R610 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R610 FWX shows 6 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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