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N555 EAD

1997 Audi A8

Grey Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,086 mi
Last recorded124,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 EAD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2021 124,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside front outer [perished but not leaking] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism showing signs of wear [slow at end of cycle]

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componemts

Pass 11 Jul 2018 119,217 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of sections of some brake pipes

slight oil leak engine / gearbox area

Fail 22 Jun 2018 119,214 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel getting high

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes [above covers]

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,196 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 117,191 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 116,991 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,412 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,409 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,747 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 112,745 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,508 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 110,500 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 107,720 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 99,880 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N555 EAD is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N555 EAD, 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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N555 EAD is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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