1998 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · S710 FWW
1998 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 16/10/1998. Recorded mileage 138,062 miles. MOT valid until 10/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,062 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
S710 FWW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 138,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S710 FWW Mileage History
- 09/10/200652,586 mi
- 16/10/200763,258 mi+10,672 mi
- 16/10/200872,309 mi+9,051 mi
- 17/10/200872,309 mi
- 19/10/200979,616 mi+7,307 mi
- 15/10/201087,409 mi+7,793 mi
- 02/11/201191,462 mi+4,053 mi
- 04/11/201191,469 mi+7 mi
- 11/10/201294,165 mi+2,696 mi
- 31/10/201398,651 mi+4,486 mi
- 10/11/2014102,184 mi+3,533 mi
- 21/11/2014102,185 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/2015104,432 mi+2,247 mi
- 18/11/2015104,435 mi+3 mi
- 14/01/2017107,610 mi+3,175 mi
- 21/09/2017108,191 mi+581 mi
- 22/08/2018112,003 mi+3,812 mi
- 21/09/2019116,934 mi+4,931 mi
- 18/09/2020118,925 mi+1,991 mi
- 18/09/2020118,925 mi
- 11/09/2021122,692 mi+3,767 mi
- 10/01/2023126,320 mi+3,628 mi
- 16/12/2023131,843 mi+5,523 mi
- 11/01/2025135,497 mi+3,654 mi
- 10/01/2026138,062 mi+2,565 mi
Average of roughly 4,439 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
S710 FWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A8 (S710 FWW) between October 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 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 (21 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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