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P140 FBW

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,637 mi
Last recorded149,637 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 FBW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,637 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 149,634 miles

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

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 149,424 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 149,424 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 142,146 miles

brake pad warning light showing

o/s front flasher bulb fading - advise replace

Fail 24 Feb 2009 142,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake pad warning light showing

o/s front flasher bulb fading - advise replace

Pass 5 Feb 2008 132,113 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s + n/s rear tyre inner edges worn thin - advise replace

Fail 4 Feb 2008 132,110 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s + n/s rear tyre inner edges worn thin - advise replace

Pass 6 Jan 2007 121,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 157,786 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 157,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius 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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P140 FBW is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FBW, 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 FBW is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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