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R98 PJO

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 PJO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,843 miles

asr light on dash

near side rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,119 miles

asr warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,720 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,900 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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R98 PJO is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R98 PJO, 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 R98 PJO registered?

R98 PJO is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R98 PJO safe to buy?

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