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S218 JPS

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,576 mi
Last recorded194,576 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 JPS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 194,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 194,247 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 174,522 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 174,522 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 158,384 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2007 140,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 122,567 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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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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