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S82 JCU

1998 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,212 mi
Last recorded152,212 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 JCU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 152,212 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 152,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 146,180 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 143,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 132,651 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 132,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing on inner and outer edges, offside rear tyre tread for wear.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 131,780 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2006 131,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S82 JCU is a 1998 Audi A8 in Black 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 S82 JCU, 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 S82 JCU registered?

S82 JCU is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S82 JCU safe to buy?

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