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R717 HDE

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,473 mi
Last recorded129,473 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 HDE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,473 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 123,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both cv gators slight leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,192 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both cv gators slight leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 124,350 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 123,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 119,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 116,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 113,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 109,773 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 109,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,482 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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R717 HDE is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R717 HDE, 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 R717 HDE registered?

R717 HDE is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R717 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 HDE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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