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R777 TFT

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,617 mi
Last recorded89,617 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 TFT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 89,617 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rusted brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe rusted from flexible brake pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm showing (5.2.3 (e))

accelerator pedal incomplete

main vin plate missing

Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

accelerator pedal incomplete rubber missing

main vin plate missing

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

accelerator pedal incomplete missing rubber

both front brake wear sensor wires rubbing inner side wheels , hooked out way temp

main vin plate missing

Pass 21 Apr 2022 83,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

main vin plate missing

wiper speed only slow speed

Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,961 miles

after starting key doesn't return to centre position fully can cause lighting issue

vin plate missing

Fail 23 Apr 2021 82,961 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

vin plate missing

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 79,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,539 miles

all suspension component rubber bushes becoming perished

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust fairly corroded in places but not leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust fairly corroded in places but not leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2012 69,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,209 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,208 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,752 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 67,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,936 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 29 Mar 2008 59,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,334 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 54,334 miles

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

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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R777 TFT is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 R777 TFT, 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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R777 TFT is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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