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S88 AAR

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

172,624 mi
Last recorded172,624 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 AAR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 172,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 172,624 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 168,442 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 168,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front to rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 162,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 162,561 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched bothsides broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bothsides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bothsides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 161,310 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 160,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 160,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 159,380 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 159,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 157,445 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 157,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 148,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,664 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 137,185 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 122,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 122,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,494 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,877 miles

O/S/F sidelight very dim.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 115,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F sidelight very dim.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 111,151 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 111,145 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S rear tyre cracked in tread

N/S secondary tail light inop

O/S front cv gaiter cracking

O/S rear handbrake cable appears stiff

O/S washer requires adjustment

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 111,140 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S rear tyre cracked in tread

N/S secondary tail light inoperative

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

Pass 23 May 2007 100,348 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 100,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs corroding

o/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,002 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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S88 AAR is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S88 AAR, 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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S88 AAR is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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