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A8 AFX

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,392 mi
Last recorded75,392 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AFX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 75,392 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 73,932 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission on to cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,383 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,932 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 71,928 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,611 miles

Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,624 miles

Oil leak rear of gearbox on to exhaust ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 65,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play in rubber bush (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play in rubber bush (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak rear of gearbox on to exhaust ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,572 miles

Nearside track rod end rubber bush deteriorated

Offside track rod end rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,596 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,046 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,301 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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A8 AFX is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A8 AFX, 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 A8 AFX registered?

A8 AFX is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is A8 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 AFX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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