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P495 FRA

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,898 mi
Last recorded114,898 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 FRA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,898 miles

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

Brake wear indicator lamp on

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 114,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake wear indicator lamp on

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 113,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 106,784 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 106,784 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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P495 FRA is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P495 FRA, 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 P495 FRA registered?

P495 FRA is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P495 FRA safe to buy?

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