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M11 VSB

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 VSB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 136,764 miles

all tyres worn near limit. engine oil level low have topped up to minimum. suspect slight image kickup to o/s o/s h/lamp. nail in o/s rear tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 136,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

all tyres worn near limit. engine oil level low have topped up to minimum. suspect slight image kickup to o/s o/s h/lamp. nail in o/s rear tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,167 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edje

Pass 4 Jul 2008 122,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 108,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 80,639 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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M11 VSB is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M11 VSB, 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 M11 VSB registered?

M11 VSB is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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