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P491 HWC

1997 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,693 mi
Last recorded153,693 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2009 153,693 miles

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

plastic coversd on rear floorpan

some brake judder found on road test further inspection recommended

Pass 6 Mar 2008 149,534 miles

offside dip pattern fading

Pass 24 Sep 2007 145,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 140,796 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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P491 HWC is a 1997 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P491 HWC, 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 P491 HWC registered?

P491 HWC is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P491 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 HWC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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