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S880 MRH

1998 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,216 mi
Last recorded135,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 MRH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 109,384 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 109,384 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,621 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 97,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 80,760 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 80,760 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs rusty on edges

brakes squeek

hand brake effort just passed performance test 17%

nearside and offside front suspention arms have slight movement in ball joints

slight brake inballance on front

traction control light is on

Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,559 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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S880 MRH is a 1998 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc diesel 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 S880 MRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S880 MRH registered?

S880 MRH is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S880 MRH safe to buy?

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