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R724 NAD

1998 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,983 mi
Last recorded179,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 NAD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 179,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 174,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 163,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 163,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 147,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 137,115 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 May 2006 127,330 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 127,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advanced wear on o/s/f lower arm inner bush

rear discs worn

slight corrosion on front discs

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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R724 NAD is a 1998 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R724 NAD, 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 R724 NAD registered?

R724 NAD is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R724 NAD safe to buy?

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