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S850 KRA

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 KRA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 140,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 134,483 miles

see failure vt32 advise sheet

Fail 15 Jan 2007 134,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

pad warning lamp on & rear pads getting low

spare tyre worn

tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Dec 2005 122,919 miles

brake pad warning light on

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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S850 KRA is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S850 KRA, 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 S850 KRA registered?

S850 KRA is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S850 KRA safe to buy?

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