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RG03 CMK

1997 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

339,194 mi
Last recorded339,194 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 CMK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 339,194 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 339,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads and disc worn but not to excess at present

Pass 8 Mar 2010 314,698 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 291,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 249,685 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 249,683 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 204,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 166,202 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 166,190 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RG03 CMK is a 1997 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RG03 CMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG03 CMK registered?

RG03 CMK is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RG03 CMK safe to buy?

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