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S818 JGC

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,439 mi
Last recorded38,439 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 JGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,439 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 38,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 131,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 122,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2005 122,892 miles

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

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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S818 JGC is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S818 JGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S818 JGC registered?

S818 JGC is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S818 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 JGC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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