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A8 TGV

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,465 mi
Last recorded158,465 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TGV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 158,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 153,911 miles

Air bag light on

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 153,911 miles

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

Air bag light on

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 151,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 147,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 127,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 126,266 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 126,266 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TGV is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc 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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

A8 TGV is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is A8 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 TGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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