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S114 JBT

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,323 mi
Last recorded109,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 JBT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 109,323 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 109,323 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,903 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 106,903 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,723 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 106,723 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,625 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,328 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,974 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 91,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 90,254 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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S114 JBT is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S114 JBT, 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 S114 JBT registered?

S114 JBT is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S114 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S114 JBT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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