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R979 ORX

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,758 mi
Last recorded139,758 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 ORX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 139,758 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 139,758 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,669 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 139,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cv boot

Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,585 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 139,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 138,838 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 138,838 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort no reading (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 138,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 138,073 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 137,804 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 137,803 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 135,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 133,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 131,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 129,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 129,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 127,611 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 127,611 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 125,668 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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R979 ORX is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R979 ORX, 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 R979 ORX registered?

R979 ORX is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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