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R994 KGE

1998 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,348 mi
Last recorded103,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 KGE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,348 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 103,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 100,512 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 100,512 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 94,792 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 89,726 miles

brake pedal soft (road tested)

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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R994 KGE is a 1998 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R994 KGE, 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 R994 KGE registered?

R994 KGE is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R994 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 KGE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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