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S812 LGF

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,314 mi
Last recorded159,314 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 159,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant fan surround loose

damage to n/s/f headlight but not affecting beam image

n/s exhaust catalytic converter rattles when struck

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 157,358 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ehx cat noisy when struck

o/s/ hand brake cable insucure

o/s/f tyre inner side wall has damage not deep enogh to see cords

Fail 12 Feb 2014 157,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 154,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 149,838 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 149,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 147,346 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 147,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 143,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 143,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 139,907 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 139,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 136,522 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 136,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 133,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 122,244 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 122,244 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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S812 LGF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S812 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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S812 LGF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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