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S888 RLE

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,862 mi
Last recorded147,862 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 RLE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 147,862 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 147,862 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 147,855 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 147,726 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 147,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 147,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 146,904 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 146,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 146,562 miles

slight oil leak underneath engine

Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 145,636 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 145,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,185 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak Major engine oil leak and oil leak from rear diff

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 145,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 144,475 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2015 143,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 141,540 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 140,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 140,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 137,416 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 136,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 134,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 134,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 132,958 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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S888 RLE is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S888 RLE, 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 S888 RLE registered?

S888 RLE is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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