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R992 CNP

1998 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 CNP
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 100,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some shields fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2018 98,876 miles

Nearside Rear inner side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear inner side wall deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,710 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

engine light on

rear coils springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 95,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 80,234 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,206 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2008 72,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 67,652 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 136,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 77,947 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 77,935 miles

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

replace front discs when pads are worn out

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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R992 CNP is a 1998 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R992 CNP, 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.

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What year was R992 CNP registered?

R992 CNP is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R992 CNP safe to buy?

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