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R794 UOD

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,083 mi
Last recorded122,083 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 UOD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2020 122,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,138 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear windscreen cracked/damaged

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF upper arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,094 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,286 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,224 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,123 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,828 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Nearside rear outer light lens cracked.

Slight play in offside front upper, rear suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,767 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Slight play in offside front, front upper suspension arm bush

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,026 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 18 Mar 2008 89,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 67,246 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 67,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R794 UOD is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R794 UOD, 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 R794 UOD registered?

R794 UOD is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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