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S82 TAO

1998 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,349 mi
Last recorded198,349 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 TAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 198,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 198,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2018 198,277 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background and rear (6.3.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front track rod end rubber worn and slight play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output o/s and n/s (1.2.1d)

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

oil light on [plenty of oil in engine]

rev counter not working

Pass 12 Apr 2017 197,834 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front and centre exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2016 197,085 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

bonnet saftey catch missing

corrosion on power steering pipes

nail in n/s rear tyre

n/s front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2016 197,083 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safety catch missing

corrosion on power steering pipes

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s front upper rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 197,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear window cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2013 197,068 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear window cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2013 197,067 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 195,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 195,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 187,334 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 187,332 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 176,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TAO is a 1998 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TAO, 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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S82 TAO is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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