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S895 DGX

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,558 mi
Last recorded199,558 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 DGX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 199,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel slighly tight to rotate

Pass 7 Sep 2015 191,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 184,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 184,748 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn almost to core on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2013 178,206 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 178,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 171,525 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 156,048 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 165,046 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 158,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 152,873 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 152,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 145,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 139,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 122,867 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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S895 DGX is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue 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 S895 DGX, 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 S895 DGX registered?

S895 DGX is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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