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S209 YOL

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

256,000 mi
Last recorded256,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 YOL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 256,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 255,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 248,110 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 248,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 239,795 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 215,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 190,761 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 173,256 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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S209 YOL is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S209 YOL, 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 S209 YOL registered?

S209 YOL is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S209 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 YOL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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