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A8 YAC

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,404 mi
Last recorded189,404 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YAC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 189,404 miles

Close to excessive grease contamination to nearside front hub components

Front suspension upper arm inner bushes perished

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

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Fail 9 Oct 2009 189,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Close to excessive grease contamination to nearside front hub components

Front suspension upper arm inner bushes perished

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

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 187,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 182,459 miles

engine has oil leaks

nearside track rod end has slight wear

windscreen has chip in offside lower

Fail 2 Nov 2007 182,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre quite low on tread, worn on the inner edge of the tread and has a nail / screw in the tread

bad oil leak from engine / gearbox, dripping the the exhuast system which could be a possible fire hazard.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 181,846 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2006 140,446 miles

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

nearside front side window cracked

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Aug 2005 118,508 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 118,508 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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 YAC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YAC, 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 YAC registered?

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

Is A8 YAC safe to buy?

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