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S185 EWU

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,614 mi
Last recorded143,614 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 EWU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 143,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 137,494 miles

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

n/s front brake disc pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 137,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 127,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 115,550 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 115,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 106,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,982 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 96,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 84,538 miles

steering rack has slight play in both ends

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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S185 EWU is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S185 EWU, 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 S185 EWU registered?

S185 EWU is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S185 EWU safe to buy?

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