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P385 KHN

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,199 mi
Last recorded118,199 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 KHN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 118,199 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning lamp on

oil leaks around gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2006 113,617 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 113,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s washer jet

advise x2 front brake flexi hoses

needs x2 front tyres

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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P385 KHN is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P385 KHN, 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 P385 KHN registered?

P385 KHN is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P385 KHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 KHN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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