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C4 DFL

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,432 mi
Last recorded193,432 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DFL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 193,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 190,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 184,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 178,008 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 177,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 170,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 170,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 156,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 151,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 148,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 146,971 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 146,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 141,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 141,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 135,915 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 135,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

park brake lever travel long

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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C4 DFL is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C4 DFL, 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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C4 DFL is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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