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S12 PJM

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 PJM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,351 miles

diff oil leak

gear oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 106,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff oil leak

gear oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 105,775 miles

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

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)

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,455 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 95,455 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 87,458 miles

air bag light on

noise from engine possible auto gearbox fault

Fail 4 Dec 2007 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

noise from engine possible auto gearbox fault

Pass 30 Nov 2006 76,936 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,359 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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S12 PJM is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S12 PJM, 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 S12 PJM registered?

S12 PJM is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S12 PJM safe to buy?

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