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R587 GGC

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,938 mi
Last recorded142,938 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 GGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 142,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system deteoriated

Pass 13 May 2022 142,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 142,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 140,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 148,372 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 121,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 112,971 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,150 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 102,148 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,769 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,304 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,517 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 60,083 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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R587 GGC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R587 GGC, 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 R587 GGC registered?

R587 GGC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R587 GGC safe to buy?

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