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R9 AFN

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,067 mi
Last recorded134,067 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 AFN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,067 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,884 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,919 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 95,919 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 84,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 81,825 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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R9 AFN is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R9 AFN, 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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R9 AFN is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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