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A8 DBV

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 DBV is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

A8 DBV is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is A8 DBV safe to buy?

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