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P446 AJT

1997 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,216 mi
Last recorded146,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 AJT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 146,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 144,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 140,955 miles

Damage on outer bodywork

Front registration plate cracked

Rear registration delaminated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,076 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 130,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 130,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 124,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsf indicator lens cracked

Pass 15 May 2009 119,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 113,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 113,307 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 107,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 100,065 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 100,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation o/s headlight

front brake discs have slight distortion

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

rear no plate starting to seperate

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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P446 AJT is a 1997 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P446 AJT, 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 P446 AJT registered?

P446 AJT is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P446 AJT safe to buy?

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