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R683 NOU

1998 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,919 mi
Last recorded138,919 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 NOU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 138,919 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 138,744 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 132,357 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 127,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,347 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,443 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 115,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 18 May 2011 108,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 98,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 88,630 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 76,697 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 71,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leaking onto exhaust, potential fire hazard

Pass 8 May 2006 67,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R683 NOU is a 1998 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R683 NOU, 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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R683 NOU is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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