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R776 RCH

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 RCH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,124 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 79,902 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 73,951 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 64,183 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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R776 RCH is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R776 RCH, 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 R776 RCH registered?

R776 RCH is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R776 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 RCH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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