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R882 KVV

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,910 mi
Last recorded188,910 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 KVV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 188,910 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 188,910 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 179,513 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 179,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside and nearside front tyres cracking on face and pershed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 176,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 175,943 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 174,810 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 174,802 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 173,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 172,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 170,156 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 167,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 162,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 153,405 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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R882 KVV is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R882 KVV, 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 R882 KVV registered?

R882 KVV is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R882 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 KVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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