1998 Audi S8 4.2L Petrol · R100 WDC
1998 Audi S8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30/01/1998. Recorded mileage 142,987 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI S8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4172cc
R100 WDC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 142,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R100 WDC Mileage History
- 10/02/200696,190 mi
- 19/01/2007109,968 mi+13,778 mi
- 09/03/2007110,559 mi+591 mi
- 13/03/2007110,561 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2008123,621 mi+13,060 mi
- 04/07/2008123,621 mi
- 11/06/2009127,764 mi+4,143 mi
- 12/06/2009127,765 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2010137,555 mi+9,790 mi
- 22/09/2010137,555 mi
- 17/10/2024142,987 mi+5,432 mi
Average of roughly 2,505 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R100 WDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi S8 (R100 WDC) between February 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)”.
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