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A8 WVW

1997 Audi A8

White Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,047 mi
Last recorded201,047 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WVW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 201,047 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 201,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background Front & Rear (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 200,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 200,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not reached the cord

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted unable to check some parts

under cover fitted unable to check some parts

Fail 29 Oct 2015 200,710 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not reached the cord

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted unable to check some parts

under cover fitted unable to check some parts

Pass 5 Nov 2013 199,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 197,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 191,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 184,115 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 183,962 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 176,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 176,951 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 171,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 157,832 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 139,695 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 139,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear discs started to wear

slight play on nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Jun 2005 129,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WVW is a 1997 Audi A8 in White with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

A8 WVW is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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