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P210 SMJ

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 SMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 132,434 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack/pipe unions (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust - centre clamps corroded and split, centre silencer outer skin corroded and split

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tyres - both rear and nearside front cracked along tread/sidewalls

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2016 130,596 miles

all tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 130,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,004 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,036 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

oil leak at engine

Fail 13 Sep 2012 125,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

oil leak at engine

Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,944 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 115,944 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,787 miles

front and rear brake discs scored

Fail 8 Sep 2010 111,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,273 miles

advise offside mirror slightly loose. temp repair

Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,321 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 101,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 91,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,833 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 86,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front discs corroded

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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P210 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P210 SMJ, 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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P210 SMJ is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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