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S820 JCS

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,789 mi
Last recorded68,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 JCS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,902 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,202 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 62,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,651 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,960 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,955 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,666 miles

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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S820 JCS is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S820 JCS, 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 S820 JCS registered?

S820 JCS is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S820 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 JCS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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