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FIG 4147

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,364 mi
Last recorded97,364 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4147
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear and nsf brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2018 97,363 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear and nsf brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,919 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,754 miles

Centre center exhaust corroded

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

OSR tyre sidewall age cracks

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,580 miles

N/S WING MIRROR LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wipers (slightly) smearing

nsf door mirror (slight) insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2012 85,107 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,798 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 77,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,356 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,514 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s mirror slightly loose

slight play in n/s & o/s track rod end rubber bonding

Fail 2 Jan 2007 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,439 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 52,611 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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FIG 4147 is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FIG 4147, 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 FIG 4147 registered?

FIG 4147 is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is FIG 4147 safe to buy?

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