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R656 OTA

1998 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,711 mi
Last recorded136,711 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 OTA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,952 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 132,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,645 miles

has spring clamps on both front coil springs

Fail 6 Jul 2015 129,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has spring clamps on both front coil springs

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,097 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 129,052 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 125,839 miles

both front springs clamped to lower car

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

front lowering clamps fitted to front

inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 109,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

front lowering clamps fitted to front

inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight grease seepage from both front outer cv gaiters

Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,900 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,900 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 59,716 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,376 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,287 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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R656 OTA is a 1998 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R656 OTA, 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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R656 OTA is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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