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P482 MPU

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,862 mi
Last recorded66,862 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 66,862 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,720 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,032 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,416 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,024 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,983 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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P482 MPU is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P482 MPU, 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 P482 MPU registered?

P482 MPU is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P482 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 MPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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