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P530 TGK

1997 Audi A8

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 TGK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 81,399 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,698 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,765 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 73,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 70,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2009 68,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 65,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,084 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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P530 TGK is a 1997 Audi A8 in Green with a 4,172cc 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 P530 TGK, 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 P530 TGK registered?

P530 TGK is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P530 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 TGK 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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