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S243 OGT

1998 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,797 mi
Last recorded163,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 OGT
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,797 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 163,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 163,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and worn to legal limit

Pass 15 May 2012 161,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Apr 2012 161,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust weak

Pass 26 May 2011 156,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 153,583 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 151,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 147,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 144,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 137,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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S243 OGT is a 1998 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 125,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S243 OGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S243 OGT is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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