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R86 WBW

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 WBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,530 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.

fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

small cracks in front suspension rubber bushes.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.

fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

nail in offside rear tyre.

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

small cracks in front suspension rubber bushes.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator socket broken at nearside front.

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes, not holed.

fine cracks in front and rear flexible brake hoses.

fine cracks in tread of both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre section, not holed.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 93,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator socket broken at nearside front.

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes, not holed.

fine cracks in front and rear flexible brake hoses.

fine cracks in tread of both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre section, not holed.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,500 miles

air bag failure warning light on.

both front brake discs corroded.

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.

fine cracks in rear flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroded on rear flexible brake hoses.

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

restricted movment of parking brake lever on offside rear brake caliper.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag failure warning light on.

both front brake discs corroded.

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

fine cracks in both front and offside rear tyres, no cords exposed.

fine cracks in rear flexible brake hoses, ferrules corroded on rear flexible brake hoses.

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

restricted movment of parking brake lever on offside rear brake caliper.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 91,336 miles

fine cracks in flexible brake hoses at front and rear.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 91,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fine cracks in flexible brake hoses at front and rear.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 89,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear crossmembers corroded but not holed

both front tyres worn on edges

small cut in sidewall ofoffside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear crossmembers corroded but not holed

both front tyres worn on edges

small cut in sidewall ofoffside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,904 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 86,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension cross members.

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,352 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,606 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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R86 WBW is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R86 WBW, 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 R86 WBW registered?

R86 WBW is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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