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P527 SOO

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,114 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 142,112 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 142,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 138,628 miles

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

both front lower <front of pairs> suspension arm ball joints have slight wear

Fail 16 Jul 2011 138,614 miles

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

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

both front lower <front of pairs> suspension arm ball joints have slight wear

Pass 11 Jun 2010 137,445 miles

offside and nearside front lower ball joints slightly worn. <fronts of pair>

Fail 9 Jun 2010 137,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs lipped

offside and nearside front lower ball joints slightly worn. <fronts of pair>

Pass 6 Jun 2009 124,434 miles

Advise that the front seat belts are slow to retract

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 120,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 113,435 miles

both front straight arms, lower balljoints slightly worn...

both rear and nearside front brake flexi hose outer casings starting to crack...

slight play in steering column top bearing...

Fail 25 Apr 2007 113,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower straight arms, lower balljoints slightly worn.

both rear and nearside front brake flexi hose outer casings starting to crack.

slight play in steering column top bearing.

Pass 3 May 2006 107,089 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 107,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P527 SOO is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P527 SOO, 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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P527 SOO is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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