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R940 AEV

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,508 mi
Last recorded152,508 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 AEV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 152,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,173 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 x/load (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,657 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,452 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,076 miles

both track rod ends // rear n/plate

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,013 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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R940 AEV is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc 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 R940 AEV, 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 R940 AEV registered?

R940 AEV is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R940 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 AEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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