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R82 NDD

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,559 mi
Last recorded135,559 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 NDD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lens slightly defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,264 miles

condition of n/s track rod end boot borderline

condition of rear wishbone bushes borderline

Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,052 miles

condition and movement all front wishbone bushs

condition both front outer cv boots

condition n/s/f front bottom ball joint rubber

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2016 132,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm inner bush worn(yellow chalk) (2.5.A.1c)

condition and movement all front wishbone bushs

condition both front outer cv boots

condition n/s/f front bottom ball joint rubber

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,436 miles

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 28 Nov 2014 129,257 miles

both rear tyres perishing

chip in n/s headlamp

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Fail 28 Nov 2014 129,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing

chip in n/s headlamp

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 4 Dec 2013 126,490 miles

both rear tyre walls and treaqds splitting BORDERLINE

condition o/s/r light lense

corrosion on exhaust

stonechip and condensation n/s headlamp BORDERLINE

Pass 3 Dec 2012 122,757 miles

both front brake hoses cracking borderline

corrosion wear on front brake discs borderline

operation of abs

Pass 26 Nov 2011 118,506 miles

both front and rear brake hoses splitting borderline

condition of all rear axle bushs and tie bar bushs

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs borderline

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

stone chip n/s headlamp glass

Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,308 miles

Condition of all 4 tyre side walls

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

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

Slight play to front bottom Rear suspension arm bushes

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 111,929 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 108,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 82,664 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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R82 NDD is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R82 NDD, 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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R82 NDD is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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