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R736 NUD

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,041 mi
Last recorded157,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 NUD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 157,041 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 141,065 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 141,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 127,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 116,158 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 116,158 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 84,477 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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R736 NUD is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R736 NUD, 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 R736 NUD registered?

R736 NUD is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R736 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R736 NUD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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