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R910 VWL

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,336 mi
Last recorded183,336 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 183,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 183,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 167,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 152,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 138,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2008 138,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 122,985 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 107,726 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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R910 VWL is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R910 VWL, 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 R910 VWL registered?

R910 VWL is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R910 VWL safe to buy?

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