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S832 JKH

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,258 mi
Last recorded160,258 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 160,258 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2011 160,256 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r lense cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2010 150,863 miles

Front number plate craked

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 136,408 miles

Oil leak

both rear hub lower bushes moderatly worn.

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle therfore restricting full inspection.

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate starting to delaminate but still legible.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 136,408 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear hub lower bushes moderatly worn.

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle therfore restricting full inspection.

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate starting to delaminate but still legible.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 123,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 123,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 121,183 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 121,178 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 103,145 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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S832 JKH is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JKH, 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 JKH is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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