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S120 AFB

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,099 mi
Last recorded158,099 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 AFB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 158,099 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

underbody covers fitted at the rear.sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 150,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 133,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 127,362 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 127,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 110,471 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 110,471 miles

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

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

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

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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S120 AFB is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S120 AFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S120 AFB registered?

S120 AFB is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S120 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 AFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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