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S350 SLF

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,675 mi
Last recorded61,675 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 SLF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,678 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 59,643 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LED light not acceptable for road use. (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LED light not acceptable for road use. (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 54,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear control arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Fail 5 May 2016 54,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1MM 245/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear control arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM INNER EDGE WORN. 245/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 6 May 2015 45,369 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,832 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking on treads and sidewalls,front wearing bald on inner edges,advise replacement.

Pass 7 May 2013 33,061 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 24,276 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,276 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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S350 SLF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S350 SLF, 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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S350 SLF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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