MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chip in windscreen zone area a within tolerance of 10mm
chip in windscreen zone area b within tolerances of 40mm
o/s/f track rod end has slight play
slight smell of petrol no visible signs of a leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
chip in windscreen zone area a within tolerance of 10mm
chip in windscreen zone area b within tolerances of 40mm
n/s/r caliper slides have slight wear in them causing slight knock and movement at caliper
o/s/f track rod end has slight play
slight smell of petrol no visible signs of a leak
nearside rear brake binding slightly
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S218 JPS is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S218 JPS, 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 S218 JPS registered?
S218 JPS is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S218 JPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S218 JPS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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