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A8 YCA

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,175 mi
Last recorded187,175 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YCA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 187,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 187,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 181,536 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 177,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 173,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 168,514 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 168,514 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 162,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 153,873 miles

front number plate distorted

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Feb 2008 153,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

front number plate distorted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 142,110 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 118,792 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 YCA is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

A8 YCA is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is A8 YCA safe to buy?

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