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VIB 5083

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,490 mi
Last recorded238,490 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 5083
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 238,490 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Track control arm inner bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Track control arm inner bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect engine bay due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 238,484 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Track control arm inner bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Track control arm inner bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect engine bay due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 238,374 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 224,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 224,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 208,288 miles

offside front sill damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2014 208,288 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

offside front sill damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 187,317 miles

Both front lower rear arms are worn

Both rear tyres are worn

Centre exhaust is insecure

NSR shock absorber is weeping

Pass 12 Mar 2012 144,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 160,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 144,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 129,063 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 103,780 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 103,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,429 miles

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

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

the nearside front tyre is worn right to the legal tread limit.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 96,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

the nearside front tyre is worn right to the legal tread limit.

Fail 27 Feb 2006 76,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,832 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

spare tyre defective

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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VIB 5083 is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VIB 5083, 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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VIB 5083 is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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