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S832 HUA

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

298,984 mi
Last recorded298,984 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 298,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' nearside wiper (8.3.1e)

windscreen cracked (border pass)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 282,501 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 282,500 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 282,498 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 264,408 miles

coolant leaking from header tank.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

n/s front subframe corroded.

n/s rear brake disc corroded.

o/s rear tyre tread low.

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link rod.

windscreen wipers smear.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 264,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking from header tank.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

n/s front subframe corroded.

n/s rear brake disc corroded.

o/s rear tyre tread low.

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link rod.

windscreen wipers smear.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 247,303 miles

exhaust leak from middle section.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 247,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust leak from middle section.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 228,936 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 228,935 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust insecure at rear of cat.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 228,619 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 201,533 miles

grab on n/s front brake.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 201,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

grab on n/s front brake.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 171,908 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 171,908 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 161,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 161,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 125,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 106,143 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

245/45/18 rear tyres wearing on edges 2-3mm

both front top rear suspension arms slightly seperating

front brake discs slightly pitted

front link arms weakend slightly

front wipers smearing screen

rear brake discs liped

slight play in n/s/f top suspension arm

small oil leaks around engine

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,540 miles

both front outter cv boots cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,872 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm,worn close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 17 Jan 2006 90,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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S832 HUA is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 S832 HUA, 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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S832 HUA is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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