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R868 DDX

1997 Audi A8

Green Cng 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,834 mi
Last recorded147,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 DDX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeCng
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 147,834 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2007 133,608 miles

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 1 Mar 2006 110,496 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 109,874 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R868 DDX is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc cng engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R868 DDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R868 DDX registered?

R868 DDX is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R868 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R868 DDX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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