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L20 SUL

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,631 mi
Last recorded130,631 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 SUL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 130,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 119,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2006 107,392 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 107,392 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L20 SUL is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L20 SUL, 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 L20 SUL registered?

L20 SUL is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is L20 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 SUL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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