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A8 HAP

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,238 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 80,304 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 80,304 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 72,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,997 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower ball joints have a lack off lubrication inside alowing them to creek under certain loads

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,923 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,345 miles

near side front and rear tyres starting to wear on inner tread

oil leak

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 HAP is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 HAP registered?

A8 HAP is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 1997.

Is A8 HAP safe to buy?

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