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XJI 8052

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,247 mi
Last recorded126,247 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8052
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,231 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 113,994 miles

both front tyres 2mm.both n/s side light bulbs dim

Fail 13 Nov 2008 107,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 107,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 87,386 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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XJI 8052 is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJI 8052, 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 XJI 8052 registered?

XJI 8052 is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is XJI 8052 safe to buy?

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