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S8 WLT

1998 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,808 mi
Last recorded139,808 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 WLT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 136,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 136,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 126,044 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 117,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,137 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,809 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2009 107,807 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 107,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked and perished

nearside catalyt convertot rattling

Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,040 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2008 98,040 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2007 90,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,771 miles

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

both outer cv boots perishing

upper suspension arm bushes on both sides splitting

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 WLT is a 1998 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S8 WLT, 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 S8 WLT registered?

S8 WLT is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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