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R995 PRD

1998 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,719 mi
Last recorded211,719 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 PRD
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 211,719 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 210,329 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 199,770 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 193,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 187,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 178,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 168,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 159,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R995 PRD is a 1998 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R995 PRD, 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 R995 PRD registered?

R995 PRD is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R995 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 PRD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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