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S308 SNF

1998 Audi A8

Red Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,724 mi
Last recorded153,724 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 SNF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 153,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhausts are slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2015 147,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 146,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 142,136 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 142,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning light on

snow tyre fitted o/s/f

Pass 28 Mar 2013 136,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 136,102 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 136,190 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 136,130 miles

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 136,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,802 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 127,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 122,029 miles

advise all tyres tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 14 Aug 2008 122,029 miles

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

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

advise all tyres tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2007 109,201 miles

centreheat shield insucure

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2007 109,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

small stonechips on screen centre heatshield insurcure

Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,775 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 93,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Covers fitted to inner wings,bottom and top engine bays and rear chassis unable to fully check

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 80,113 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S308 SNF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Red with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S308 SNF, 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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S308 SNF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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