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R781 GGC

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,360 mi
Last recorded138,360 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 GGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 138,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 127,075 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 127,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,340 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 119,340 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 110,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,274 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,021 miles

o/s/f indicator light pale. †brake fluid level low. †oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas. †oil leaks around rear axle diff area.

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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R781 GGC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R781 GGC, 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 R781 GGC registered?

R781 GGC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R781 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 GGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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