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P498 OHP

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,019 mi
Last recorded165,019 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 OHP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 165,019 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 159,951 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

RIGHT HAND BANK HAS OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST

Fail 7 Dec 2009 159,849 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

RIGHT HAND BANK HAS OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST

Pass 28 Nov 2008 154,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Nov 2008 154,273 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 149,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2008 149,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 141,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 137,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 137,398 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P498 OHP is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P498 OHP, 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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P498 OHP is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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