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S331 EOB

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,522 mi
Last recorded172,522 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 EOB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 172,522 miles

Both rear coil springs have corrosion

N/s/f top wishbone gaiters split and grease is escaping.

N/s/r tyre is just over legal limit. Would advise to replace.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 172,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 171,854 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has cut deep enough to reach ply but not 10% of the tyres width

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

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

accelertor pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 171,854 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F tyre has cut deep enough to reach ply but not 10% of the tyres width

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

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

accelertor pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 171,659 miles

noise around fan belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 171,659 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise around fan belt

Pass 28 Nov 2008 171,316 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 171,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate is cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Oct 2007 171,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 170,125 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 170,124 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S331 EOB is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S331 EOB, 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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S331 EOB is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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