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S788 LGF

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 1771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

37,669 mi
Last recorded37,669 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 30,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above abs pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 30,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above abs pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 24,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 20,236 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 20,236 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 15,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,127 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,284 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 46,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,850 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 40,849 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,614 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges, advise wheel alignment

Fail 4 Feb 2008 37,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 36,369 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,056 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,056 miles

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

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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S788 LGF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 1,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S788 LGF, 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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What year was S788 LGF registered?

S788 LGF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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