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P286 CPK

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 CPK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,393 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,010 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs are heavily corroded but are still efficient

Brake pad level warning lamp is illuminated

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

Nearside rear lamp unit is smashed.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,614 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r light lens broken

Fail 23 Nov 2007 72,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,711 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 50,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P286 CPK is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P286 CPK, 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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P286 CPK is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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