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S8 CTU

1998 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,500 mi
Last recorded187,500 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CTU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 187,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 185,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 169,121 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 169,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 161,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 160,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 160,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 158,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 158,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 157,108 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 157,107 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 153,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 147,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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S8 CTU is a 1998 Audi S8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 125,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 CTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 CTU registered?

S8 CTU is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S8 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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