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S858 KLM

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 KLM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,331 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 97,573 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 97,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,522 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,075 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 80,068 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,246 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 62,229 miles

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

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

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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S858 KLM is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S858 KLM, 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 S858 KLM registered?

S858 KLM is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S858 KLM safe to buy?

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