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R62 UKX

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 UKX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 148,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,983 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 144,941 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,219 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,081 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 132,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 125,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 122,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 122,186 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,380 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 22 Apr 2015 113,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front No Plate Cracked.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 106,565 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 106,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,720 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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R62 UKX is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R62 UKX, 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 R62 UKX registered?

R62 UKX is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R62 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 UKX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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