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S149 JLY

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,186 mi
Last recorded141,186 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 JLY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 141,186 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 141,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 90,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,194 miles

all brake discs worn

front tyres low on tread

Pass 26 May 2006 80,006 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 75,282 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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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?

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