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R631 VJO

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,442 mi
Last recorded142,442 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 142,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod lock nut also loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 137,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Off side mirror Faded.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 133,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator & Covered up by tape (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Off side mirror Faded.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,459 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 128,822 miles

nearside rear tyre perished, also wearing out of shape

offside cv gaiter damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,571 miles

Oil leak ()

both centre exhaust clamps broken

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,099 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,174 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,713 miles

Child Seat Fitted to N/S Rear Seat,unable to Fully Test O/E Seat Belt.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 87,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat Fitted to N/S Rear Seat,unable to Fully Test O/E Seat Belt.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,114 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear inner side light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2008 76,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,220 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 66,220 miles

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

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

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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R631 VJO is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R631 VJO, 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 R631 VJO registered?

R631 VJO is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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