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R698 CDC

1998 Audi S8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi S8125,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 CDC
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 94,182 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Fail 22 Apr 2008 93,848 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 23 May 2007 82,602 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 82,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 72,475 miles

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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R698 CDC is a 1998 Audi S8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R698 CDC, 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.

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What year was R698 CDC registered?

R698 CDC is a 1998 Audi S8, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R698 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 CDC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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