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J10 VRA

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,296 mi
Last recorded137,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 VRA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2014 137,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 137,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,773 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 115,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 108,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 106,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 105,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 102,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,655 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 96,651 miles

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

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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J10 VRA is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J10 VRA, 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 J10 VRA registered?

J10 VRA is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is J10 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 VRA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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