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S820 OPO

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,074 mi
Last recorded177,074 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 OPO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 177,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 162,401 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 144,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 138,767 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 138,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 130,591 miles

as per failure

Fail 3 Aug 2006 130,591 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

engine oil leak

play in both straight arm ball joints

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 OPO is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPO, 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 S820 OPO registered?

S820 OPO is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S820 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 OPO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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