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P28 YCG

1997 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

308,702 mi
Last recorded308,702 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 308,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 308,702 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 259,073 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 259,073 miles

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

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 201,548 miles

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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P28 YCG is a 1997 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P28 YCG, 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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What year was P28 YCG registered?

P28 YCG is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 8 June 1997.

Is P28 YCG safe to buy?

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