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R969 EDO

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 EDO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 152,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 152,218 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 152,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 151,463 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 151,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 151,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 151,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 150,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 138,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 132,480 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 129,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,270 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 127,270 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 127,201 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 127,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 122,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 122,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 120,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 118,153 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 118,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 113,497 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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R969 EDO is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R969 EDO, 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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R969 EDO is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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