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R910 EKV

1998 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 EKV
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,072 miles

plastic undertrays restricting full inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2011 135,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic undertrays restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2010 132,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 132,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 130,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2005 128,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 128,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 128,776 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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R910 EKV is a 1998 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 125,595 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R910 EKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R910 EKV registered?

R910 EKV is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R910 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R910 EKV 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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