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S8 KDF

1998 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,223 mi
Last recorded148,223 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 KDF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 May 2010 148,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 143,709 miles

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

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

brake pad wear light on

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2008 138,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 130,927 miles

O/S/F lower rear tie-bar inner bush has slight wear

O/S/R tyre worn on edges, N/S/R tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2006 122,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate insecure

oil leak

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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S8 KDF is a 1998 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S8 KDF, 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

How do I check the history of S8 KDF?

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What year was S8 KDF registered?

S8 KDF is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S8 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 KDF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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