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R708 BUK

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 BUK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 140,703 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 137,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 137,320 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 135,649 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 131,997 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 131,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 130,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,046 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 114,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 96,802 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 96,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R708 BUK is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R708 BUK, 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 R708 BUK registered?

R708 BUK is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R708 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 BUK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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