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S927 LLX

1998 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A8121,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS927 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 154,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 149,013 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 149,013 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 146,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,628 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 135,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 135,678 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 133,143 miles

bad oil leaks

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

coil springs corroded

damage to paint work

engine under tray fiteed

exhaust corroded

n s f tyre worn in side edge

o s f wheel studs caps missing

rear suspension bushes carcking and split

slight stepping to o s r tyre tread

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2011 133,143 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

bad oil leaks

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

coil springs corroded

damage to paint work

engine under tray fiteed

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

n s f tyre worn in side edge

o s f wheel studs caps missing

rear suspension bushes carcking and split

slight stepping to o s r tyre tread

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,931 miles

all 4 tyres wearing edges

alloy wheels damaged

both rear tyres cracking

cracking and unbonding to suspension bushes

exhaust corroded with slight blow to joints

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracking

outter cv boots cracking

varius oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2009 119,784 miles

Suspension bushes flexing under load. Brake hoses perished Surface corrosion to brakes. Vehicle underbody concealed by plastic trims.

Pass 31 Aug 2008 113,671 miles

Slight damage to alloy wheels Front brake discs corroded & pitted Exhaust corroded & leaking slightly Cracking to outer cv gaiters rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2007 107,007 miles

Off side headlamp glass cracked †Slight play in steering joints †Slight play in suspension bushes †Rear brake discs corroded and worn and pads worn low †Flexi brake hoses are cracking †Both rear tyres worn on outer edgeand cuts in tread †Various oil

Pass 17 Aug 2006 100,354 miles

as per original test no 254128626231

Fail 16 Aug 2006 100,352 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

engine/gear box wet with oil †exhaust system heavely corroded

o/s head lamp lense cracked †n/s/f indicator fading †heavey perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †both sides track rod ends rubber damper/worn & flexing † †

rear brake discs corroded/worn †both front tyres worn approching legal limits †damage to alloy rims †minor scratches to various body pannles †unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction †engine bay covered in plastic trim †stone chip in screen

Pass 29 Jun 2005 91,535 miles

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

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

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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S927 LLX is a 1998 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S927 LLX, 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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S927 LLX is a 1998 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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