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R619 YCC

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,948 mi
Last recorded148,948 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 YCC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 148,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,681 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,516 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 133,921 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 133,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 130,219 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut down to cords but less than 25mm long

Pass 12 May 2011 126,003 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 126,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,736 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 116,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 108,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 100,480 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 100,480 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2006 91,347 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 91,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R619 YCC is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R619 YCC, 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 R619 YCC registered?

R619 YCC is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R619 YCC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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