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S819 LGF

1998 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 129,995 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 128,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 24 May 2013 118,559 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 118,333 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 109,629 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 May 2011 100,176 miles

ADVISE - HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL - N/S/R BRAKE BEEN HOT

Fail 17 May 2011 100,157 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE - HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL - N/S/R BRAKE BEEN HOT

Pass 13 May 2010 92,646 miles

ADVISE - N/S/F CV GAITOR PERISHED

ADVISE - REAR HANDBRAKE LEVERS SEIZED

Fail 6 May 2010 92,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

ADVISE - N/S/F CV GAITOR PERISHED

ADVISE - REAR HANDBRAKE LEVERS SEIZED

Pass 11 Apr 2009 83,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 82,871 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,646 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 70,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 57,283 miles

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

noise from offside suspention when road wheel is turned by hand

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,283 miles

noise from offside suspention when road wheel is turned by hand

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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S819 LGF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S819 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S819 LGF registered?

S819 LGF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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