1998 Audi A8 2.8L Petrol · R669 LFE
1998 Audi A8 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 159,855 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2771cc
R669 LFE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2016
- 159,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R669 LFE Mileage History
- 21/12/200559,646 mi
- 30/12/200669,757 mi+10,111 mi
- 21/12/200783,409 mi+13,652 mi
- 16/12/200894,710 mi+11,301 mi
- 19/12/200894,753 mi+43 mi
- 29/12/2009105,864 mi+11,111 mi
- 30/12/2010115,520 mi+9,656 mi
- 15/12/2011126,648 mi+11,128 mi
- 04/01/2013136,385 mi+9,737 mi
- 11/12/2013145,035 mi+8,650 mi
- 18/12/2013145,035 mi
- 31/12/2014154,079 mi+9,044 mi
- 20/01/2016159,855 mi+5,776 mi
- 20/01/2016159,855 mi
Average of roughly 9,940 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R669 LFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A8 (R669 LFE) between December 2005 and January 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.