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R663 SBL

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,189 mi
Last recorded150,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 SBL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 150,189 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,828 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 149,773 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 148,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 144,945 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 144,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,790 miles

both headlights dim

rear sidelights dim

Fail 15 Mar 2017 137,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights dim

rear sidelights dim

Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,388 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 129,342 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 129,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty on edges.

rear discs worn,lipped and rusty.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,270 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 128,270 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 126,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 121,210 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 121,208 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 115,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 109,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 104,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 97,854 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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R663 SBL is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R663 SBL, 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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R663 SBL is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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