MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
50% of eye level stop lamp in/op
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
both track rod end rubber bondings are slightly deteriorated
front discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
50% of eye level stop lamp in/op
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
both track rod end rubber bondings are slightly deteriorated
front discs slightly corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all brake discs worn
front tyres low on tread
all brake discs worn
front tyres low on tread
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S149 JLY is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S149 JLY, 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 S149 JLY registered?
S149 JLY is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 7 October 1998.
Is S149 JLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S149 JLY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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