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R79 MBF

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,386 mi
Last recorded164,386 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 164,386 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 164,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 154,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 147,122 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 147,121 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 122,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 109,101 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 109,100 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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R79 MBF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R79 MBF, 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 R79 MBF registered?

R79 MBF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R79 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 MBF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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