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P430 TPW

1997 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,961 mi
Last recorded161,961 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 TPW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 161,961 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 161,961 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 154,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 136,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 125,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 115,335 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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P430 TPW is a 1997 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P430 TPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P430 TPW registered?

P430 TPW is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P430 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 TPW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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