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R749 BDC

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,071 mi
Last recorded123,071 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 BDC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 123,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 117,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 117,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,446 miles

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

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2008 114,555 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both Offside and Nearside front indicators becoming discoloured

Pass 24 Nov 2007 100,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 100,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R749 BDC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R749 BDC, 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 R749 BDC registered?

R749 BDC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R749 BDC safe to buy?

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