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S282 KEG

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,480 mi
Last recorded214,480 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 KEG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 214,480 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 213,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 191,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 172,105 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 172,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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S282 KEG is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S282 KEG, 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 S282 KEG registered?

S282 KEG is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S282 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S282 KEG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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