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A8 VKP

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,851 mi
Last recorded116,851 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 116,851 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,851 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,142 miles

ns track rod end play in relation to track rod

Fail 30 Aug 2011 116,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

ns track rod end play in relation to track rod

Pass 28 Aug 2010 112,394 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 112,394 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 112,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 107,382 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 102,642 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,681 miles

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

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

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 VKP is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKP, 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

How do I check the history of A8 VKP?

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What year was A8 VKP registered?

A8 VKP is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is A8 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VKP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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