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912 DTA

1997 Audi A8

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests47 (37 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate78.7%

Mileage

48,818 mi
Last recorded48,818 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration912 DTA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

37 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 48,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 48,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 117,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 117,237 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm xs play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel has been repaired

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 47,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 116,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 109,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 109,626 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 98,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,140 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 38,348 miles

marker light o/s not working

Fail 24 May 2017 38,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

marker light o/s not working

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 33,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Fail 30 Nov 2015 32,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure Assembly (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 28,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside wiper smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,301 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside marker lights not working

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 27,348 miles

offside front and offside rear marker lights not working

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,977 miles

offside front marker light not working

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 21,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,950 miles

body damage to o/s/r corner,no sharp edgea

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,026 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 2,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,451 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 18,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 17,185 miles

slight play in all hubs

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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912 DTA is a 1997 Audi A8 in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.7%.

Across all 1997 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 124,164 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 912 DTA, 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 29 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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912 DTA is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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