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S375 KGF

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 KGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,423 miles

o/s/r tyre has pershing cracks

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,134 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 84,499 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,688 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,644 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,770 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 75,894 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 62,595 miles

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

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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S375 KGF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S375 KGF, 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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S375 KGF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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