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K5 URU

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 URU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,684 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,761 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,975 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

n/s/f upper rear arm ball joint cover split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,750 miles

all brake disc are slightly corroded

o/s/r outer sill cover adrift

uneven tyre were on both rears

Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,162 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,479 miles

Both front discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,768 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 81,369 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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K5 URU is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 K5 URU, 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 K5 URU registered?

K5 URU is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is K5 URU safe to buy?

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