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R76 BBM

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,338 mi
Last recorded123,338 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 BBM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 123,338 miles

All front and rear discs are corroded and pitted

Both front wipers are worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 197,186 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 197,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag and brake warning light on

n/s top suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 187,386 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 187,382 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 181,414 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 181,414 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Air bag warning light ON.

Tread wear on both rear tyres uneven.

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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R76 BBM is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R76 BBM, 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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R76 BBM is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R76 BBM safe to buy?

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