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R262 ULT

1997 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi S8119,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 ULT
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,422 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 98,422 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 92,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 89,872 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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R262 ULT is a 1997 Audi S8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 119,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R262 ULT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Audi S8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R262 ULT registered?

R262 ULT is a 1997 Audi S8, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R262 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 ULT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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