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R683 KGC

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 KGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,325 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 93,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 91,931 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 89,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 87,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,805 miles

o/s/f brake pads wear lead broken.(pads are still servicable)both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f brake pads wear lead broken.(pads are still servicable)both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,362 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 73,723 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 73,723 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 72,176 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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R683 KGC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R683 KGC, 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 R683 KGC registered?

R683 KGC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R683 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 KGC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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