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A1 VSD

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,481 mi
Last recorded195,481 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VSD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 195,481 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 167,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 145,602 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 132,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 134,631 miles

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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A1 VSD is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A1 VSD, 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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What year was A1 VSD registered?

A1 VSD is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is A1 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VSD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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