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P305 FRC

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,907 mi
Last recorded162,907 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2005 162,907 miles

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Fail 3 Dec 2005 162,899 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both offside tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

brake pad worning light on dash

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front number plate cracked †

nearside front tyre low on tread (2mm)

offside wing mirror in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

various rear suspension bushes perishing

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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P305 FRC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P305 FRC, 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 P305 FRC registered?

P305 FRC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P305 FRC safe to buy?

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