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J22 AAS

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 AAS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 153,919 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 147,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 141,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 138,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 136,772 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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J22 AAS is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J22 AAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J22 AAS registered?

J22 AAS is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is J22 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 AAS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J22 AAS have outstanding finance?

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