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P330 SHX

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,752 mi
Last recorded186,752 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 SHX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2013 186,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 184,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 180,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 179,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 174,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 165,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 156,350 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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P330 SHX is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P330 SHX, 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 P330 SHX registered?

P330 SHX is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P330 SHX safe to buy?

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