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P140 EUT

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,468 mi
Last recorded116,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 EUT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 110,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 107,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 107,043 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 103,411 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 103,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 99,427 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 99,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 98,870 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 98,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2014 97,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 96,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 95,119 miles

advise unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 27 May 2011 93,700 miles

advise unable to check brakes fully with wheels on

rear brakes slightly out of balance not a fail so pass and advise

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,146 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 92,112 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 88,963 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,180 miles

slight cracking to sidewalls of all four tyres,not a reason to fail but advise they are checked by a tyre specialist

Fail 4 Jun 2008 87,180 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking to sidewalls of all four tyres,not a reason to fail but advise they are checked by a tyre specialist

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 76,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P140 EUT is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P140 EUT, 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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P140 EUT is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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