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P365 PDX

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,147 mi
Last recorded92,147 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 PDX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,426 miles

plastics under both rear wheel arches, unable to inspect brake pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2013 87,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

plastics under both rear wheel arches, unable to inspect brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,997 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2011 83,567 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,567 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,441 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 80,441 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,506 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,982 miles

advise front discs corroded and pitted slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 59,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P365 PDX is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P365 PDX, 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 P365 PDX registered?

P365 PDX is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P365 PDX safe to buy?

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