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S158 GUF

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

245,575 mi
Last recorded245,575 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 GUF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 245,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 245,575 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 239,908 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 233,660 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 227,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 220,647 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 212,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 205,671 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 205,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 194,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 173,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 161,367 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 161,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S158 GUF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S158 GUF, 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 S158 GUF registered?

S158 GUF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S158 GUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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