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R953 YVR

1997 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,150 mi
Last recorded156,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 YVR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 156,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 135,660 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 135,659 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 117,007 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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R953 YVR is a 1997 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R953 YVR, 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 R953 YVR registered?

R953 YVR is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R953 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 YVR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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