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A8 OMU

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,421 mi
Last recorded133,421 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OMU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 133,421 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs are worn & lipped

Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rattle from inside nearside front hub cap

Pass 29 Jul 2009 128,825 miles

Creaking noise from offside rear anti roll bar drop linkage.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 117,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 111,839 miles

offside door mirror is cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2006 104,982 miles

incorrectly spaced number plates removed prior to test being carried out

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2006 104,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

incorrectly spaced number plates removed prior to test being carried out

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2005 96,176 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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A8 OMU is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

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

Is A8 OMU safe to buy?

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